This will be the third year that I am going to be a part of The Leadership Summit at Resurrection, which is serving as one of the satellite locations. This is a two day event that originates from Willow Creek’s central campus in the Chicago area. Resurrection will receive a live satellite feed as will […]
In North America, the church is failing to live up to its mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Since 1990 over 150 United Methodist churches have closed every year. During this same period of time, internet usage has exploded. Since 1990 the internet grew by 100 percent every […]
Beginning Another New (Appointive) Year is an excellent reflection on the appointment process and one leader’s experience. I appreciated the guidance at 10 Ways to Create Margin. I want to always be able to say, “I do not counsel people. I teach them to pray.” Three Months with Twitter chronicles @ashleealley’s venture into this media. […]
Is internet campus the right name for what we are seeking to do at Resurrection? I have been leading a strategic project team for 2009 around the following goal: In 2009, we’ll expand our connection with online worshipers, launch a pilot “house church” using the live web stream and explore opportunities for launching additional campuses […]
Deeper or wider – Which do you feel is more important for the church? Church Planting Do’s and Dont’s are good for not just new churches.
My wife, Nicole, and went to see Disney’s Up in RealD 3D. It was a fantastic movie. I laughed, I cried and I connected with the characters. It was my first 3-D movie, as well, and it was very well done. The 3-D added to the experience and was not used gratuitously. Along with enjoying […]
A great idea, waiting for an instigator – Flash Mobs Hail to the Artists – recognizing the Wesleys Excuse the language, but this is fantastic – The lifestyle business bull**** 7 Ways to Fail on the Web – Helps me think about future online ventures Join “The Quiet Revolution” MB – Needs always met, hopes […]
I am confident and hopeful for the future of the United Methodist Church in Kansas. I have a lot of dreams and visions for what might be possible in the future. I have work to do on bringing them into reality. Here are some tangible next steps that I believe could be a part of […]
We received information about Church of the Resurrection being a host site for The Leadership Summit 2009 on August 6 and 7. This is a live video presentation from Willow Creek that provides excellent leadership teaching. I had not heard of this opportunity before being appointed here and have really enjoyed it each year. There is […]
I reserved a booth at Kansas West Annual Conference for young clergy and have the following ideas… Gathering place for young clergy Distribution of social media guide for UM Young Clergy Distribution of physical copy of 40 days of prayer initiative Share ideas for young clergy gatherings throughout the year Potentially a place to audio […]
It has been an adventure leading the Vibe worship service on Sunday mornings in the Student Center at Resurrection’s central campus. I love the feel, the people and the music. Yesterday, I had the joy to baptize the third infant in that service. It is great. To get a taste of the service, check out […]
May we… Let us… I find these to be among the most annoying phrases that I hear in church. They are both asking permission, which is almost never appropriate when they are used. For example… Let us pray. O God may we live as your people. etc… Let us. Seriously? How about “I invite you […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 