No real dialogue or learning can take place between the traditional and emerging churches without them fairly representing each other. What is missing from the dialogue, what would help us move from accusation to mutual learning, is trust.
My dream come-true slowly turned into a spiritual nightmare. What started out as a good thing quickly became an obsession. My service was never enough. And as my love for ministry burned hotter, my passion for Christ cooled.
At one time, country rulers, army generals, and company executives thought the only effective way to organize and manage was through a system of command-and-control. The king/general/boss gave the orders; everyone lower did what they were told.
Few would argue that some of the most passionate, gifted energy among us is housed in those who are college-aged. And yet few have succeeded in pointing such passion and energy toward lasting, healthy ends—especially in the church.
We live in a post-modern, post-Christian and post-American world, where the church is no longer placed at the center of society. What should the church look like and how does the mission of the church adapt within this context? - View the Q Talk
I love being able to chat and dream with church planters…and one of the questions often asked by them is, "What is the one thing you would have wish you had known before you started?"
Effective organizations create a culture that is constantly rethinking and upgrading their systems. Here are a few key questions you should regularly ask your team to see if you’re upgrading systems in the way that you should.
How convinced are you that there is a tremendous amount of fire power sitting in your church? God has a Plan to unleash this power and to do something God-honoring in your community.
Photoblog Thursdays | Catalyst Dallas 2011
Doesn't this look AMAZING? Catalyst will be back in Dallas, May 9-11, 2012. Check out the site HERE, download your FREE present HERE! If you attended last year, what was your … [Read More]
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Write It Down
Young leaders consistently ask me: “What’s one practical piece of advice for becoming/being a leader who gets things done?” A leader that is trustworthy and reliable. The kind of leader … [Read More]