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Your Assimilation Process: First Impressions (1 of 5)

(This series has been updated and expanded upon here: The Five Elements of a Fully Implemented Connections Strategy) The ministries of our churches exist to make disciples of all people everywhere. Incredibly, so few churches have a comprehensive strategy to connect the very guests that walk into our buildings to the ministries that exist for…

August 12, 2013
Quote of the Week: Bill Parcells

“Losers assemble in little groups, and complain about the coaches and the players in other little groups… but winners assemble as a team.” -Bills Parcells NFL Hall of Fame Speech 8/3/13 For other “Quote of the Week” entries, CLICK HERE

August 5, 2013
How To Not Get Hacked On Twitter

Just about everyone uses Twitter these days to find their news and connect with friends, and for some to troll celebrities and argue with strangers. Every major corporation, public figure, and entertainer is active on Twitter, which has been integrated into live newscasts, talk shows, and even leadership conferences and church services. There are millions…

July 30, 2013
Quote of the Week: Johnny Cash

“Well you may throw your rock and hide your hand Workin’ in the dark against your fellow man But as sure as God made black and white What’s done in the dark will be brought to the light You can run on for a long time… …sooner or later God’ll cut you down.” -Johnny…

July 27, 2013
The Bible: How Should We Use It?

We have already discussed What the Bible is, how is was written, and who decided which books were in (and out). Now we can get practical: What’s the point? Now that we have an ancient book, how on earth do we use it? Here are some best practices for how to relate the Bible to…

July 26, 2013
The Bible: Who Decided What Was Scripture?

This is an incredibly oversimplified explanation, which leaves out most of the scholarly debate and hard work done by generations of great minds. I stand behind everything you’re about to read, though it is not an academic treatise and truly leaves out many of the debates and research that got us here. It is a…

July 25, 2013
The Bible: How Was It Written?

We’ve discussed what the Bible is, now we’ll touch on how it was written. Direct Revelation. This has to do with those instances where God speaks audibly, literally and directly to one of the writers in Scripture. A specific example of this would be found in the book of Revelation, where God tells the Apostle…

July 24, 2013
The Bible: What Is It?

The Bible is a centerpiece of Christianity. As Christians, we believe all the words contained in the Bible are true. The Bible is the source of all Christian doctrine, including how we qualify many pastors and leaders, as well as for the personal growth of every individual’s faith. As Christians working to share the message…

July 23, 2013
Remember When Our Daughter Had Spinal Cord Surgery?

It is hard to believe an entire year has gone by since our most difficult season ever as a family. But it was a full year ago, and God has blessed us immeasurably. The timeless lesson here is to trust God fully, and use every ounce of your strength to honor that trust in every way…

July 21, 2013
Quote of the Week: C.H. Spurgeon

“If you are to go to Christ, do not put on your good doings and feelings, or you will get nothing; go in your sins, they are your livery. Your ruin is your argument for mercy; your poverty is your plea for heavenly alms; and your need is the motive for heavenly goodness. Go as…

July 19, 2013