Tony Morgan had a great post today on how we lead others. Here’s a short excerpt: I was talking with a friend about a familiar passage of the Bible. It’s called the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). Jesus told this story. He told lots of stories. Read it. I’ve probably read that passage a [...]
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Outcome-Based Leadership
Posted in Leadership, tagged Leadership, Outcome-based Leadership on February 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Competition of Ministry
Posted in Church, tagged Comparing Churches, Comparing Ministries, Competition in Ministry, Generosity, Kill Competition on February 12, 2009 | 7 Comments »
If you’re a pastor, you’ve been in the meetings. You’re talking to another pastor and within 2 minutes the question comes up: “So, how many are you running?” Or it may be the more subtle, “How are things going with your church?” From childhood, it’s something that is ingrained in us. We must compare ourselves [...]
Unspoken Rules of Graphic Design
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Graphic Design Clients, Problems with Graphic Design Clients, Rules of Graphic Design, Unspoken Rules of Graphic Design on February 10, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I do freelance graphic design on the side (read more about that here) and if any of you happen to be a designer as well, you’ll find this list to be pretty accurate and hilarious! Here’s some of my favorites: Promises made by the sales staff have no basis in reality. Clients don’t have their [...]
Manic Monday – Web Campuses & Small Groups
Posted in Manic Mondays, tagged Digital Discipleship, Lifechurch.tv, Newspring Church, Online Church, Web Campus, Web Campus Advancements, Web Campus Technology, Web Church on February 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
One of the recent advances in the church world is the web campus. Churches planting a “site” on the internet where people can attend weekly services online, interact with other church goers via an exclusive chat room, and even respond to the message. Two churches that are doing this the best are LifeChurch.tv and more [...]
Some Thoughts on Acts 3:1-10
Posted in Christ-Inspired Thoughts, tagged Acts 3:1-10, Giving What You Have, Habits, Jim Elliot, Worldview on February 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I led the Bible study last night at our Neighborhood Group in Millvale. As they walk the journey toward becoming a church over the next 6 months they are going through the Book of Acts. Here were some of my thoughts from last night on Acts 3:1-10: We will give & see the world out [...]
Troy Polamalu Jumps into Crowd
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Steelers Victory Parade, Troy Polamalu Dives, Troy Polamalu Jumps into Crowd on February 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In case you missed the Steelers Super Bowl Victory Parade on Tuesday, check this incredible video of Troy Polamalu diving into the crowd. I love Pittsburgh!!
The Paralysis of Fear
Posted in Christ-Inspired Thoughts, tagged Ben Rothlesberger, Fear, Paralysis of Fear, Steelers, Victory on February 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
There are few things more difficult to watch then seeing a football player receive a hit that paralyzes them for life. That one moment forever transforms their future. It’s sad and disturbing all at once. I’ve noticed similar feelings occur when watching a person with a great task at hand paralyzed not by physical contact, [...]
Super Bowl Ads
Posted in Uncategorized on February 1, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I love the Super Bowl, especially when the Steelers are in it! Aside from the incredible game, though, the commercials are always hilarious! Right now, Hulu is running a poll where you can vote on all the best commercials from last year’s Super Bowl. Check it out here and vote!
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