Categories
ministry renewing the church

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 […]

Categories
renewing the church

SXSW Interactive Live – Key Speakers

I chose to watch the keynote speakers at SXSW Interactive from one of the simulcast rooms, which was nice because I was able to hear great talks without the craziness of the actual keynote room. You can find video of all of the keynote speakers at http://sxsw.com/interactive/live. I particularly recommend the talk by Seth Priebatsch – […]

Categories
fun life

Google Fiber is coming to Kansas City, KS

I am pretty excited about the announcement that Google Fiber is coming to Kansas City, Kansas. Here is an update from the blog post announcing the decision: As part of our overall goal to make the web better for users, last year we announced a new project: to provide a community with Internet access more […]

Categories
changing lives faith

Why? Making Sense of God’s Will

This week, I read Why?: Making Sense of God’s Will by Adam Hamilton. In this short book, Hamilton addresses three questions of theodicy, God’s justice in the face of suffering, Why do the innocent suffer? Why do my prayers go unanswered? Why can’t I see God’s will for my life? He concludes with a few words about Why God’s […]

Categories
ministry renewing the church

SXSW Interactive – Circus Mashimus

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

Categories
ministry

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/ […]

Categories
leadership ministry renewing the church

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, […]

Categories
blog

Moving on to Blogging Perfection

After a week and a half, I finally managed to put up the rest of my notes from SXSW Interactive. I suppose that shorter blogging breaks is indicative of more regular blogging. I have several weeks worth of posts in mind and I hope to be more regular about blogging. I’ll get there…

Categories
Uncategorized

My #SXSW Interactive Experience – Day 5

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. Long After […]

Categories
leadership ministry renewing the church

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 […]

Categories
ministry renewing the church

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 […]

Categories
ministry renewing the church

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 […]