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Walking in the Land of Uncertainty
By Jeff Henderson

Jeff Henderson, campus director for Buckhead Church in Atlanta, knows the pressure of uncertainty. He shares the story and vision of his church's transition from leased space to permanent facility, as well as offers tips for leading through the questions, doubts, and fears that come with change.

Learn more from Jeff at Catalyst Labs on October 3, 2007.

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The Audacity of Dreams
By Sally Morgenthaler

Dreams are powerful things. They help propel us forward in life. They are the aspirations of our hearts, and hopefully, the framework of the extraordinary. For better or worse, what we think and what we dream tends to materialize. Can we as Christians dream dreams along with those who do not acknowledge Christ as savior? That is a crucial question as the Church struggles to provide real hope to the world.

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"No Members, Only Missionaries
By Erwin McManus

One of the most curious things I have experienced about the church in the U.S. is the reaction that becoming a truly missional community has on most churches - One of the surest ways of becoming suspect to mainline evangelicalism is to actually reorient the church around the mission of Christ.

Don't miss Erwin at the Catalyst Conference! He will be a main-stage speaker, October 4 - 5 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Download the most recent episode of Catalyst TV, featuring Erwin McManus, by clicking here.

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Summer Fun

So, what are you doing this summer? Laying by the pool and working on your tan? - Taking a road trip with friends? - Working 9 to 5 at that killer internship? - Chaperoning at youth camp? Whatever your plans, remember that summer is the perfect time for play with a purpose (see Kevin Carroll's article). Here are a few ideas our team came up with (some silly and some serious) to help you and your friends build relationships and engage culture in your community!

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Give Me Three Wounds
By Miles Welch

As we walk through life, we are on two journeys: the outer journey, which is defined by what is happening to us and what we do, and the inward journey, which is defined by what is happening in us. A prayer from the pages of history offers insight into connecting these two journeys.

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The Art of Woo
By Eric Bryant

Do you have moments when you dream of overcoming the Christian stereotype? Deep down, we long to be part of a loving and diverse community? to be part of a church known for caring for those the world has forgotten. Wouldn't it be amazing if people saw our lives and wanted what we have? Author Eric Bryant suggests that the Church needs to learn how to "woo" for the sake of Christ.

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"The Leadership Life of the Senior Pastor, Part 2
By Dan Reiland

Last month, Pastor Dan Reiland gave us insights into the pressures faced by a senior pastor. He has worked closely with three senior pastors over the course of many years and coached/consulted with hundreds. Part two in this series delivers candid thoughts and practical help about the pitfalls in a senior pastor's leadership life.

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Changing Churches One BIG IDEA at a Time
By Dave Ferguson

What is your church's BIG IDEA? Jesus' BIG IDEA was simple: "follow me." What if we gave people one clear and simple BIG IDEA and asked them to put it into action? That is exactly what Dave Ferguson and his team have been attempting to do at Community Christian Church and the NewThing Network for the last several years. In this article, Dave gives us tips and examples of churches who effectively implement their BIG IDEA every week to accomplish the mission of Jesus.

Dave will be a featured speaker at Catalyst Labs, October 3, 2007 in Atlanta!

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Monday, March 15, 2010

The Best Advice a Leader can Receive
This is a guest blog post from @ScottWilliams, a campus pastor for LifeChurch.tv. Check-out more of his thoughts on leadership & the Church at BigIstheNewSmall.com  There are tons of Leadership Books, … [Read More]
Kenya, Thank You.  (& My Top 10 Moments…)
First, I'm so excited to celebrate the fact that Alice & Benson have both been sponsored, Praise God!  Thank you Brad & Alice for sponsoring Benson, and thank you Autumn for … [Read More]
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