Now I understand preaching in a weekend service is slightly different than Steve Jobs introducing a new Mac product. But just in case you’ve woken up early this morning wondering, “How can improve my sermon today?” Here’s a short video with some speaking tips from Steve Jobs! Here’s an article highlighting the same info.
Archive for May, 2008
Improving Your Preaching From Steve Jobs
Posted in Church, tagged Improving Speaking Ability, Preaching, Presenting, Steve Jobs on May 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
My Prayer for You
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Fire and Glory, Prayer of Death on May 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Death. My prayer for you is death. That you would die to every notion of position, pride and right. That death would not bring an end to your future, but actually usher it in. Fire. My prayer for you is fire. Not fire that destroys, but fire that consumes. A fire that compels you to [...]
Shout Out to My Peeps
Posted in Uncategorized on May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU and give a SHOUT OUT to those that have linked to this blog! Bill Kiger Brandon Watkiss Chris and Kate Griffin Chris Gibbs Chris Hezlep Craig Riggle Daniel Day Dave Martin David Van Hal Greg Krowitz Jack Thomas Jeff Leake Joe Schafer Josh Pearman Mike James [...]
Relational Leadership
Posted in Leadership, tagged Leadership, Leading Relationally, Leading through Relationship on May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to meet with the new student body president at Central Bible College and we were discussing different styles of leadership. There are those that strong-arm their power onto others and then there are those that lead through relationship. I tend to do the second and I think [...]
What If Peter Used Twitter?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Perry Noble, Twitter on May 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Twitter has become a new phenomenon and is actually pretty cool! WIth that said, Perry Noble wrote a great post today answering the question, “What If Peter Used Twitter?” – check it out, it’s some good stuff!
What I’ve Learned About Church Planting
Posted in Church Planting, tagged Church Planting on May 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Almost 2 months ago now, we launched our 7th church plant, BridgePoint Church, but for me it was the first one I was a part of from beginning through the launch. With that said, I just wanted to post some things I’ve learned up to this point going through the process: There is no set [...]
Weekend Wrap-Up
Posted in Uncategorized on May 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This has been a pretty busy, but really good weekend! Here’s a quick rundown: Friday Night we had our monthly MCM Pastor’s Gathering at BridgePoint Church with Ron Johnson – I love getting together with our pastors, it really feels like one big family! Saturday we had our MCM Leader’s Summit for ministry leader’s at [...]
The Greatest Form of Flattery & Value Systems
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Chick-Fil-A, Mavericks at Work, Value Systems on May 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Imitation is the greatest form of flattery” as the famous quote says. If that’s true, then Chick-Fil-A should feel pretty flattered! McDonald’s has introduced a brand new sandwich they call their ‘Southern Style Chicken Sandwich’, which looks an awful lot like Chick-Fil-A’s chicken sandwich. I’m reading a book right now called Mavericks at Work. It’s [...]
