I’m Not Planting a Church
Don't let the title of this post fool you. We're still starting Project Church. (Exhale) But there's a big difference between a typical church plant and Project Church (and others like us). I plan to explore some of the key differences this week on my blog. Difference #1 Our goal is not to ...
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August 18, 2008
Questions
Asking questions is like digging for gold. Each question carries the potential to reveal something valuable- a nugget of wisdom, a fascinating story, a moment of insight. Next time you're with someone, be the curious one. Ask questions. Dig. Questions communicate value. Questions lead to discovery. Questions?
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August 15, 2008
Yet Another Reason to Pursue Your Dreams
If you're a parent, have you ever thought about the example you're setting for your kids? Of course you have. We watch what we say or do around them because every parent knows they pick up on EVERYTHING. I have to eat all my vegetables or else I'll hear the kids ...
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August 14, 2008
Hey Jealousy
Have you ever been jealous? Me too. Ever since I began the process of starting a church, I've noticed it more and more. I'll be honest...when I hear about another church in my area doing great things, I get a little jealous and happy at the same time. It's a weird mix. Kinda ...
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August 13, 2008
Death By Love
Mark Driscoll's upcoming book, "Death By Love" looks to be an amazing book. In it he ties the cross to a dozen real life issues in the form of pastoral letters. The book looks raw and honest. Just what you expect from Driscoll. Here's a trailer for the book. Incredible ...
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August 12, 2008
Ear Candy Playlist (8.12.08)
Here's my current rotation on my iPod this week: Good Love is on the Way - John Mayer Flathead - The Fratellis Instead of a Show - Jon Foreman Lost! - Coldplay The Good Life - Weezer Amplify - Roper A New Law - Derek Webb Never Let Go - David Crowder Band Run (I'm a Natural Disaster) - ...
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August 12, 2008
A New Church For People Who Don’t Dig Church
Perhaps you've given up on church. Maybe your only church experience have been going to weddings and funerals. Perhaps you're one of those who grew up in church, went to Sunday School and youth group, but have kept your distance from church since then. Maybe you're like so many who ...
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August 11, 2008
08 Thoughts on 08/08/08
01. Project Church will have our planning session at our new venue this week. 02. I hope Brock Lesnar handles his business at this weekend's UFC fight. 03. I get to review Mark Batterson's soon-to-be-released book, "Wild Goose Chase. 04. If you haven't checked out noisetrade.com or Pandora.com, you need to. 05. My ...
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August 8, 2008
The Difference Between Mission and Vision
What's the difference between a mission and a vision? I spent some time reading various mission and vision statements from many companies, organizations, and churches. Some straight up get it. They know why they exist and they communicated it with a single, sticky statement. But I was surprised to see how many ...
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August 7, 2008
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