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Generation Rising: A Future with Hope for The United Methodist Church

Summary I recently received a copy of Generation Rising: A Future with Hope for the United Methodist Church from Abingdon Press to review. I finished reading it yesterday on my day off after Easter Sunday. The book consists of  12 chapters written by different authors, who are all members of Generation X and The United Methodist […]

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communications ministry

Wise and Eloquent Preaching

Nearly every class I have taken, seminar attended or and piece of guidance that I have received about preaching has encouraged me to craft a sermon that is well written and smartly crafted. However when Paul reflects on his ministry, he writes: For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not […]

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leadership ministry

Evaluation that Leads to Cuts: Senior Staff Retreat (4 of 4)

The conversation around the  Call to Action: Reordering the Life of the UMC and the subsequent UMC Leadership Summit, as well as the conversation in Kansas and Nebraska about Great Plans for the Great Plains: A Vision (PDF Link), I have been reflecting on the time that I spent on the spring senior staff retreat at Resurrection in which […]

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leadership life ministry

Seasons of Work and Rest: Senior Staff Retreat (3 of 4)

The conversation around the  Call to Action: Reordering the Life of the UMC and the subsequent UMC Leadership Summit, as well as the conversation in Kansas and Nebraska about Great Plans for the Great Plains: A Vision (PDF Link), I have been reflecting on the time that I spent on the spring senior staff retreat at Resurrection in which […]

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Truth, Proclamation and Authenticity of Life in the Digital Age

I have enjoyed Pope Benedict’s message on World Communications Day over the past few years. I wanted to share a small portion with you today from the Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the 45th World Communications Day – Truth, Proclamation and Authenticity of Life in the Digital Age: “The task of witnessing […]

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SXSW Interactive – Next Steps for Resurrection Online

This is a collection of next steps for Resurrection Online from my time at SXSW Interactive in categories. Will you please share your thoughts, feelings or opinions about these possible next steps? The Journey of becoming a Deeply Committed Christian Create opportunities for positive competitive environments – best guidance, most faithful next steps, insightful response to […]

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SXSW Interactive – Circus Mashimus

The posters from Circus Mashimus at SXSW Interactive deserved their own post. Enjoy!

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SXSW Interactive Trade Show

I took a quick walk through of the tradeshow at SXSW Interactive and collected a few pictures and websites to investigate. (In no particular order) Enjoy!   Sony   http://www.bigstockphoto.com http://www.daskeyboard.com/ http://www.knowbility.org/ http://actsofsharing.com/ http://www.dailyfeats.com/ http://www.conduit.com/ http://storyful.com/ http://ampt.tv/ http://www.twonky.com/ http://www.eloqua.com/ http://www.peel.com/ http://www.sliderocket.com/ http://www.webdoc.com/ http://www.neerlife.com/ http://www.salsalabs.com http://explore.org/ http://www.joulebug.com/ http://www.retailmenot.com/ http://myswaglove.com/ http://www.backboneradio.com/ http://www.ecastnetwork.com/ http://www.fishtechnology.com/ http://www.theplatform.com/ http://min.us/ http://paidviewpoint.com/ http://www.2checkout.com/ […]

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Bearing Fruit: Ministry with Real Results – Review

I recently just finished Bearing Fruit: Ministry with Real Results by Lovett H. Weems, Jr. and Tom Berlin. Along with other members of the senior staff, I read this in preparation for our semi-annual retreat today. I have been considering what it fruitful and effective ministry is like, especially in response to Kevin Watson’s post, […]

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My #SXSW Interactive Experience – Day 4

I came to SXSW Interactive 2011 to gain perspectives, discover technology and learn practical steps that will help Resurrection Online fulfill our purpose of building a Christian community where non and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians. I hope to share some highlights and next steps from the day for Resurrection Online and myself. My Experience […]

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My #SXSW Interactive Experience – Day 3

I came to SXSW Interactive 2011 to gain perspectives, discover technology and learn practical steps that will help Resurrection Online fulfill our purpose of building a Christian community where non and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians. I hope to share some highlights and next steps from the day for Resurrection Online and myself. My Experience […]

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My #SXSW Interactive Experience – Day 2

I came to SXSW Interactive 2011 to gain perspectives, discover technology and learn practical steps that will help Resurrection Online fulfill our purpose of building a Christian community where non and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians. I hope to share some highlights and next steps from the day for Resurrection Online and myself. My Experience […]