There’s an ancient principle that says you can learn more about something by first defining what it’s NOT before you try to define what it IS. Let’s take a look at a few things that Church ISN’T…
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Yesterday we had the privilege to attend the launch of City Community Church (t), an amazing new church being planted in downtown Indianapolis. Nathan, Erik and the rest of their team hit it out of the park with a worship set and message that clearly set the stage for what this church is about and [...]
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President Barack Obama spoke at yesterday’s National Prayer breakfast about when he received his calling. Regardless of your opinions of him or his decisions I think you’ll find this interesting. “I was not raised in a particularly religious household. I had a father who was born a Muslim but became an atheist, grandparents who were non-practicing Methodists and Baptists, and a mother who was skeptical of organized religion…”
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The economic downturn is affecting more than just the business sector. The news has reported the challenges churches are facing trying to stay afloat as budget-pinched members are giving less. Churches and non-profit ministries face a unique challenge in our economy because, even though they operate on business principles with budgets and boards, their income comes exclusively from the voluntary giving of their members…
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Health officials are worried about the mysterious new epidemic that is sweeping around the world known only as Mad Church Disease (MCD). Symptoms are difficult to recognize in the early stages leading to an alarmingly high causality rate. While typically infecting those in full-time ministry (especially pastors), MCD is not uncommon among youth pastors, children’s workers, worship leaders, musicians and administrative staff. Even volunteers and part-time ministry staff are at risk…
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In the course of browsing through church web sites over the last couple of weeks, I stumbled across the latest cultural-ripoff sermon series: making the switch to high definition. I’m not talking about churches offering free classes for the technically unsavvy explaining HD options and how to hook up your converter box (not a bad outreach opportunity if you ask me). No, I’m talking about the hundreds of churches across the country who prefer to put a “Christian spin” on pop-culture…
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This past Friday we had some new friends over for dinner. After dinner the conversation turned to church (since he works at one and I’m starting one) and how easy it is for us to get wrapped up “church life” that we lose touch with the “real world.” It reminded me of something I read a couple of months ago that has stuck with me…
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A couple of weeks ago Lisa and I were driving past Grace Community Church, a church we’ve visited before in the past. As we were driving by I saw a sign by the road the intrigued me. In bold letters it read, WEEKEND SERVICES CANCELED NOV. 2…
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Many of the people in my group said the most impactful session at Catalyst for them was the one by Steven Furtick, lead pastor of Elevation Church. Regardless of what you may think about Steven’s leadership style or church philosophy, there’s no denying that God’s hand is on him in a powerful [...]
One of my favorite Little Golden Books as a kid was The Monster at the End of this Book. It was a great moment when we received this book as a gift and I was able to read it to my kids.
I got hours of enjoyment sitting down with Emily and pleading with her in [...]
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