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If Only…

Posted in Christ-Inspired Thoughts on March 31, 2009 | 1 Comment »

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 We often take for granted the steps that were taken for our freedom. We walk in peace, and often prosperity, oblivious to the price that was paid for us to live such a life. [...]

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New Job Opportunities

Posted in MCM-Pitt on March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Looking for a great ministry opportunity? Then do I have some good news for you! Here are a number of ministry opportunities we are looking to fill in some of our MCM churches. Volunteer Administrative Assistant: Element Church Kid’s Ministry Leader: BridgePoint Church Kid’s Ministry Leader: Ridgewood Church Part-Time Accountant: Network of Hope If you [...]

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Leading the Next Generation of Leaders

Posted in Leadership, tagged , on March 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

One of the privileges I have at Allison Park Church is to lead our internship program.  With this program I have the awesome opportunity to work with some young, developing leaders from different institutions around the country. Brad Lomenick recently wrote an insightful article on leading young staff members, interns and next generation leaders. It’s [...]

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Being Spirit-Led: Tim Keller

Posted in Church Planting, tagged , , on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I came across this great video from Exponential a few years ago with Tim Keller talking about his church planting journey and the need to be Spirit-Led. It’s a great video and very insightful for future or current church planters.

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Putting Together a Launch Team: How?

Posted in Church Planting, tagged , on March 25, 2009 | 2 Comments »

The final component to recruiting a launch team is making the ask. Don’t be afraid or ashamed to make the ask: Whether you’re going to be paying them or not, you are not asking them to make a sacrifice,  you are giving them an opportunity to join you in transforming a community. If you begin [...]

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Putting Together a Launch Team: Who?

Posted in Church Planting, tagged on March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Continuing my post from yesterday on assembling a launch team. Today, I’d like to move pass the question of ‘What?’ and move onto ‘Who?’ Now that you have identified the key roles, now comes the tough part – finding the right people to fill those roles. John Maxwell, “Those closest to a leader will determine [...]

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Putting Together a Launch Team: What?

Posted in Church Planting, tagged , on March 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Last week I taught a session at a church planting roundtable on how to put together a church planting launch team. The main premise of my talk was “Church Planting is best done in community (as a team), through community (relationships), to a community (a ministry focus).” Over the next few days I’ll be posting [...]

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Tweets from a Roundtable

Posted in Uncategorized on March 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

This past Wednesday I was at a Church Planting Roundtable in Central Pennsylvania. In case you missed it, here’s a summary of my twitter feed throughout the roundtable: “far too many pastors walk by their greatest sermons.” dan mcnaughton: “if you want to find a coach, be one.” John Wooden, “Do not let what you [...]

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The Three Amigos

Posted in MCM-Pitt, tagged , , , on March 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Brian Bolt | Greg Krowitz | Rich Jones Earlier this week I happened to have our three most recent church planters in my office and snapped this picture. What a great group of guys! Here’s a little update on these church planters and their churches: Brian Bolt, Pittsburgh City Outreach: PCO was chosen by the [...]

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Dan McNaughton – Coaching Church Planters

Posted in Church Planting, tagged , , , on March 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »

I’m at a Church Planting Roundtable today in Carlisle, PA.  Here are notes from Dan McNaughton’s talk on ‘Coaching Church Planters’. What coaching is… Coming alongside someone and helping them succeed. What coaching is not… Telling someone what to do. Giving advice Biblical examples of coaching: Barnabas Name means “Son of Encouragement” Acts 4:36-37 – [...]

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