God’s Words Can Change A City
Long ago, God gave a man named Jonah a vision, some words, for the “exceedingly great” and evil city of Nineveh. After attempting to retreat from God’s vision, Jonah entered the great city and spoke God’s word: “Yet forty days, … Continue reading
2 Secrets to Better Work: Focus & Distraction
I believe there are 2 secrets to working more effectively at whatever it is God has called you to do: Focus and Distraction. FOCUS Focus is difficult. Life is more distracting than it’s ever been. Today it takes a lot … Continue reading
Test Leaders Before Selecting Leaders
Test leaders before selecting leaders. Look for people who are already leading with humility and boldness, and without a title, in the real world of battle. …So it is with every attempt to do something significant for God. It … Continue reading
33 The Series: Curriculum For Training Men
33 The Series is the best curriculum I know of for training men. Right now I’m taking a group of 23 men in my church through volume 1 of the 33 material, A Man & His Design. I’m using these … Continue reading
Impact Your Workplace for Jesus
Yesterday I had lunch with four Garden City men who work at Apple (pictured above). These four men work in different departments of the company, but they share a sense of calling to their workplace and a burden to impact … Continue reading
Invest in College Students
The way to get more college students in your church is to get older adults to invest in the college students in your church. Earlier today I sent this email to our church: _______________________ Garden City, Immediately after our service … Continue reading
Hot Tub Baptisms on a Trailer in the Street
On Sunday we had our 2nd round of outdoor street baptisms at Garden City Church. One of my great joys of the day was baptizing Sameer, who left behind 20th row tickets to the 49ers playoff game to worship with … Continue reading
Attend the Elephant Room in San Jose
Garden City Church is almost four months old. Next Wednesday we’re hosting The Elephant Room in San Jose because we want to, very early in our life as a church, hold an event that sparks important conversation, fosters thoughtful unity, … Continue reading
Wine & Dine Your Team
Last night I wined and dined the Garden City staff and deacons to thank them for what they do for our church. We had such a fun night. I gave gifts to every member of the team and spoke words … Continue reading
466 – 127 = 339 (Let’s Fill the Sanctuary)
Yesterday I sent the following email to my church, Garden City Church. We are now 3 & 1/2 months old as a church. Please join us in praying big for Garden City Church/Silicon Valley. Garden City, I moved down here … Continue reading