Monthly Archives for June 2007
Evan Almighty?
During my drive to our 11am worship service yesterday I spotted four airplanes flying overhead, each towing large banners advertising next week’s release of Evan Almighty, the sequel to 2003′s Bruce Almighty. I found that surprising. I’ve never seen a … Continue reading
Growth Points
“The conviction that Christian doctrine matters for Christian living is one of the most important growth points of the Christian life.” -Sinclair Ferguson
The Painted Veil, A Grace-Driven Film
This last Monday night my wife and I watched The Painted Veil together. This is one of the most redemptive, moving films I’ve seen in a long time. If you’re looking for a good flick to rent this weekend, The … Continue reading
Massive Mullet, 13 Years In The Making
During our twenties retreat this last weekend, while I was eating lunch with some friends, I spotted the most massive mullet I’ve ever seen. I never caught this guy’s name, but I’ll never forget his monster mullet. I did, however, … Continue reading
Tim Keller, Leadership And Church Size Dynamics
Tim Keller offers some thoughtful reflections on Leadership And Church Size Dynamics, exploring, for example, differences between a church of 400 (the size of my former church) and a church of 2,000 (the size of my current church). I encourage … Continue reading
How People Find A New Church
How People Find A New Church. Note the increasing importance of church websites!
Keep In Step With The Spirit
A few quotes I enjoyed from J.I. Packer’s paperback, Keep In Step With The Spirit: “The essence of the Holy Spirit’s ministry, at this or any time in the Christian era, is to mediate the presence of our Lord Jesus … Continue reading
Great Retreat
Thanks for your prayers. The Lord gave us a great twenties retreat this last weekend–a rich time of community, laughter, play, repentance, worship, and gospel-centered teaching. I’ve attended and led scores of retreats, but this retreat was, hands down, my … Continue reading
Leadership Inhibitors
“Tradition, fear, stereotypes, complacency, fatigue and short-term thinking often hobble a ministry and prevent vision from emerging or being widely accepted. As a leader you have the responsibility to overcome the inhibitors of God’s vision.” -George Barna
Twenties Retreat
This weekend I’m taking 45 twentysomethings from Central Peninsula Church up to Occidental, CA for our first ever Twenties Retreat. Christian Schalesky will be our guest speaker. Christian is a long time friend of mine who cherishes the gospel, preaches … Continue reading