Tag Archives: renewal
Apprentice of Jesus
This week I was part of a conversation that was encouraging, informative and exciting. I was part of a conversation with Ben Simpson, Correy Trupp, Darrell Holtz, Dave Robertson, James Bryan Smith and Jimmy Taylor about The Apprentice Series – a discipleship curriculum. I met Jimmy less than a year ago at Board of Ordained [...]
Picnic Monday!
Today, I neither had a picnic nor is it Monday, but I had a great time picnicking with a group of those in the congregation whose last names begin with M-R. We met at the Young Christian Outdoor Recreation Park off 199th on 69 highway. Each night this week there has been a different pastor [...]
#6qumc – Your Invitation (2 of 5)
I am excited and encouraged by 6 Questions for The United Methodist Church. The purpose of this project is to: Raise important questions for next steps in the life of the denomination. Provide guidance for future face to face gatherings. Shape the discourse across the denomination. 6 Questions is for all the people of The [...]
Speedlinking – June 20, 2009
The New GM? and church… Clear thoughts at Let’s Stop… Organize Your Workspace for Maximum Productivity is a post that will definitely get used when I move offices. I appreciate the wisdom at Notes for Young Clergy Three Ways to Make Conferences Better – Annual Conference, anyone? Good tactics can be found at: Why it’s [...]
Leadership Network’s Ideation Experience
I am excited to be a part of Leadership Network’s Ideation Experience in July. From the website: The Leadership Network Ideation Experience on July 20-22 in Dallas, is a gathering of innovators, creative thinkers and idea junkies who work collaboratively in an interactive and iterative process of developing ideas that could not only change the [...]
Church Planting – What if…
What if entrepreneurial small group leaders were asked to equip others to invite people to Christ and multiply small groups? What if these groups participated in worship and discipleship together? What if these leaders were asked to oversee the networks of small groups which they helped to initiate? What if faithful and effective leaders were [...]
40 Days of Prayer for the UMC
I am excited about the upcoming 40 Days of Prayer for the United Methodist Church. This idea was first mentioned by Ben Simpson in An Open Letter to Young United Methodist Leaders. I am excited about this movement because I believe that it will: Bring clarity of God’s vision for individuals and communities Be a [...]
Invitations to Young Leaders in the UMC
Currently within the United Methodist Church many persons are taking action toward renewal. Together these actions create a movement of change. I have five invitations for you along with links to specific posts which provide additional about each one. I invite you to: Join other young United Methodist leaders in 40 days of prayer beginning on May [...]
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