Dave Milam - To Those Who Stole Our Stuff

I just finished speaking to Dave Milam, planting pastor of Kinetic Church in Charlotte, NC. I first came across Kinetic Church’s website a couple of years ago as I was investigating various church websites. It was really intriguing and different and caught my attention. Over the last couple of years, I drop [...]

Blogging Tournament - Round 2

It’s that time again. Last week’s opening round pitted 16 church-planting bloggers against each other blogging about whether the presidential election still matters. Thanks to YOU, I’ve made it to Round 2. This week, the remaining 8 are blogging about the best ideas for marketing and/or outreach for $500 or less. [...]

Balancing Act

I came across a really interesting post over on the blog run by the super-creative pastors at lifechurch.tv.  It has to do with balance.  This topic is one of those that is always simmering beneath the surface, especially at the pace of life that so many of us live these days.  As a result, the thoughts of a balanced life [...]

C o nn e ctio n Pro bl ems

One of my discoveries within the blog world is how much useful ministerial information there is available, and how willing other ministers are to help you.  I recently made the acquaintance of a guy by the name of Bill Reichart, who is the “Connections” Pastor at a church in North Atlanta.  That means his job [...]

Looking For Sin

I’ve had several conversations over the last two weeks about the seeming decline in the importance of Easter among Christians.  I’ve been wondering if I’m just missing it, or if it’s really happening.  I grew up in the South, which has been known for years as the “Bible Belt”.  And it’s true to a large [...]

Good Friday - What is It?

Businesses close.  Schools close.  It is marked on the calendar and observed carefully by millions of people around the world.  So what is it?  What is Good Friday all about?  Before I answer those questions, let me offer another twist.  I’m not convinced that Good Friday is really is Good Friday.  I never have been.  [...]

Free Conference

Well, somebody give me 10 lashes with a wet noodle.  I completely whiffed on this one, but there are still a few pitches left that you can all swing at. 
I found out earlier today that there is a tremendous conference for pastors and church leaders that is being hosted at Mars Hill Church in Seattle.  [...]

Sunday Night Lights

I’ve been calling these Sunday recaps “Sunday Night Reflections”, but these thought usually represent the highlights of my Sunday and what I’m looking forward to.  So….I’m changing the name.  
Today’s Highlights

We wrapped up a series today at The Grove called “In The Fire”.  It was based on Daniel 3 and the incredible story of Shadrach, Meshach, and [...]

The Main Thing

I came across this really insightful post on Daryl Strickland’s blog and thought it would be really helpful:
You will face many obstacles to being all you can be in life things like; laziness, busyness, discouragment and probably one of the BIGGEST is DISTRACTION.
Your success in life, in ministry, in business hinges primarily on how focused [...]

Leadership Stinks

You’ve all heard it said, “Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it!”  Well……that’s leadership!
I know the idea of being the big cheese is really appealing when you feel like one of the crumblies in the bottom of the box.  I’ve been there.  There’s always a better way…a better idea…a better (fill [...]