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Category: Engage Culture

  • Connections Ministry: 1.2 Online Engagement

    This is the first of five chapters in a 25 part blog series titled: The Five Elements of a Fully Implemented Connections Strategy, published over a five week period. Everything I have posted here is the result of my own personal experiences, from serving on church staffs, volunteering as a lay leader, and being brought in…

  • Connections Ministry: 1.1 First Impressions

    This is the first of five chapters in a 25 part blog series titled: The Five Elements of a Fully Implemented Connections Strategy, published over a five week period. Everything I have posted here is the result of my own personal experiences, from serving on church staffs, volunteering as a lay leader, and being brought in…

  • The Five Elements of a Fully Implemented Connections Strategy

    The Five Elements of a Fully Implemented Connections Strategy: A 25 Part Blog Series Introduction: Implementing a Connections strategy (or “Assimilation” strategy) is a long term process, and one that relies on a culture of continual improvement. In other words, it relies on a culture that isn’t afraid to do a 360 degree self-evaluation on…

  • How You Can Help Tornado Victims In Texas

      A minimum of nine tornadoes struck the Dallas, TX area on December 26th. Churches, homes, and businesses were damaged; some were completely destroyed. In the city of Rowlett alone, 854 homes were affected by the storm, including 148 homes completely destroyed. Compounding the search and recovery efforts over the last few days is a…

  • Quote of the Week: Bob Weir

          “I haven’t put a lot of thought into my legacy. I’m not proud of anything. If I’m proud of something, I have to take a good look at myself for being proud. I don’t trust pride.” -Bob Weir  

  • Somehow We’re Letting The Confederate Flag Take The Spotlight

      Somehow, the Confederate flag has become a leading story. Not the nine black churchgoers killed in the Charleston Shooting, but the flag that represents a doomed rebellion on United States soil 150 years ago. In case you missed it: The families of the people murdered in Charleston publicly forgave Dylann Roof, who has confessed to the killings.…

  • Ackbar’s Eleven: A Star Wars Heist

      If you’re a fan of Star Wars and Ocean’s Eleven, this will be the greatest five minutes of your entire life. George Clooney as Admiral Ackbar? Brad Pitt as Crix Madine and his pre-hipster era groundbreaking haircut? You’re welcome, planet earth.  

  • The Burning Question: Questionnaire on Racial Tension in the U.S.

    Thanks for clicking this link. You’re here because I’ve asked for help with a piece I am writing in light of the racially charged news stories and videos that we’ve all seen. Please share your thoughts, and try to be concise! Honesty is ok; just be you. Yes, I made email a required field. Cuts down on…

  • Quote of the Week: John Flavel

      “O be not too quick to bury the church before she is dead! Stay till Christ has tried his skill before you give it up for lost.” -John Flavel

  • Top Ten: Life Lessons I Learned Growing Up With David Letterman

    I grew up on 1980’s television. That means I’ve earned a Masters Level education in Magnum P.I., Cheers, The A-Team, and David Letterman. Chances are, if you survived the 80’s and 90’s, you also spent a lot of time watching Letterman and Paul Shaffer reinvent the “Late Night” genre on TV. It was weird, funny, and…