Off Road Disciplines – Review

Earl Creps is arguably one of the most compelling voices on the emerging church and leadership that I have hear in a long time.  Hearing him speak is engaging and sparks a lot of thinking. The same can be said about Off-Road Disciplines.  There are many things that made me think and want to read more about.Continue reading “Off Road Disciplines – Review”

Thoughts on Critics

I am taking a little break from sermon prep for my next Sunday Morning opportunity.  Part of the sermon is talking about Jesus’ response to the Pharisees’ question about paying taxes to Caesar.  I love the fact that Jesus doesn’t play their games.  He doesn’t allow himself to come down to the the level ofContinue reading “Thoughts on Critics”

Surfing the Edge of Chaos – Quote

Surfing the Edge of Chaos is my latest discovery from the library. I’ve only read two chapters but so far I am really loving this book. The second chapter title is worth the price of admission – “Equilibrium is Death.” This book looks at evolution theory and applies it to organizations. Now I am aContinue reading “Surfing the Edge of Chaos – Quote”

Two Quick Reviews

Deep Ministry in a Shallow World.  Chap Clark & Kara Powell.This is a great resource.  Mainly because it asks the right questions.  I would recommend this book to anyone who is trying to make their ministry more meaningful.  The current journey we are in our ministry is trying to make it deeper and stronger andContinue reading “Two Quick Reviews”

What Churches Can Learn From Apple pt. 4

People will pay the Cost if they find it valuable. One of my favorite books is Deitrich Bonhoffer’s, “The Cost of Discipleship.”  In that book Bonhoffer says that grace if free but it should never be cheap.  It’s the most valuable thing that we could ever have. Now my comparison to Apple is no whereContinue reading “What Churches Can Learn From Apple pt. 4”