Google’s Innovative Edge from Dave Ferguson is a summary of principles that would do well in the local church. The Devil Never Takes a Day Off a convicting post on balance from Joseph Memory and storytelling – the importance of community from Ben Simpson. Great thoughts on being prepared from Craig Groeschel at Ministry with […]
This is a review of Organic Community: Creating a Place Where People Naturally Connect by Joseph R. Myers. It is a resource from Emersion: a partnership between Emergent Village and Baker Books. Main Themes This book is a follow up to The Search to Belong by Myers and asserts itself as a “how-to” manual for […]
PS – I am a big Apple fan. The computers that I have used included a Macintosh Plus a Power Computing Power 100 mac clone, iMac G3 and my current 1.25 ghz PowerBook G4. Maybe a MacBook Pro will be in my future. Someday… PPS – Apple recycles any iPod and any cell phone – […]
Like Tim Stevens, I have considered purchasing an iPhone when my current contract with Sprint is up in April. To this point, I have been dissuaded, by what I perceived to be the lack of functionality tying the iPhone to the Microsoft Server software that keeps my calendar, email and contacts humming at Resurrection. The […]
This is a review of Discover Your Conflict Management Style by Speed B. Leas, a resource from The Alban Institute. Main Themes This is a simple workbook style publication designed to help you, as the title suggests, discover your conflict management style. A self-assessment tool aids in determining your conflict management tendencies from among the […]
Transitioning out: they’re fine without me – Ben Arment gives quality guidance about ending well. Education in today’s world… – What do you think about Sunday school and Christian formation? Emergent boredom – Jared White calls the emerging church conversation into question. Grand Challenges for Engineering – Talk about big visions! Great promo video from […]
Tonight I spent a lot of brain energy working through several more questions from the young adult small group taster from last Sunday. I have really enjoyed stretching my brain and thinking about God. I want to thank devianmonk for excellent comments – some of which are better responses to the questions than I could […]
In reviewing a book, Kevin Watson raises the question of congregations connection with the denomination at Vital Signs – Some Thoughts. Michael Lukaszewski gives a great reminder about the focus and purpose within a congregation at What We Don’t Do. Saying “no” an important post from unclutterer. Gavin Richardson gives some faith filled pick up […]
I have started to listen more frequently to sermon podcasts as both a spiritual practice and to experience different preaching styles. Here are a few that I have subscribed to thus far. (iTunes links) Holy Trinity Brompton Sunday Talks National Community Church Audio Podcast The Village Church – Sermon Audio Mars Hill Bible Church You […]
Who do you look like? Mr. Potato Head Ministry from Steven Furtick. What Do Pastors Do All Week? Matt Judkins draws attention to some interesting research… Dixon Kinser makes the provocative proposal of Fasting from Public Worship. Oak Leaf Church promo video – fantastic work from the deviant monk. Craig Groeschel provides insight on starting […]
Weak dollar makes life tough for missionaries abroad addresses the impact on missionaries supported by the weakening US dollar. I had not thought of this before… Good Comment – great site with simple rules about how to leave a good comment on a blog. Nice! Michael writes about My Big Crazy Prayer a great reminder […]
Online Mentoring by Bobby Gruenewald links to a fascinating resource for this possibility. “Church” as “building”? from Amy Forbus is a great reminder about identity of the church. Adam Hamilton suggests Blogging as a Means of Grace – a great assessment which I had not previously considered. MLK Book Discussion on Same Kind of Different […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 