Tadd and the church he pastors is being featured on NBC…interviewed by Tom Brokaw. That’s pretty cool for a church that is about 3 month’s old. Here’s the trailer:
Two toonies and a loonie. (Canadian) - Translation? Change for $5, please. American alternative? How about “2 Willies ($500) and a Billy ($1)?”
Con quatro plancha planchas. (Spanish) - Translation? Something like “With 4 Irons I iron.”…not sure the real meaning of the saying but it rolls of the tongue and sounds cool [...]
Be hungry.
As a young church planter in my first church, I would say “yes” the pastor HAS to have a vision. Afterall, where there is no vision, the people perish (Proverbs 29:18).
I’m still young but perhaps, a little more thoughtful and now in my second church. My answer today is “no.” The [...]
This week’s video for likeus.tv is pretty awesome…good content. But, there is one effect that just kind of freaked me out. Very cool. This has definitely been my favorite message series that we’ve ever done.
Francis Chan pastors Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California. Charlie Hall is a long goateed worship leader. They squared off in a breakdance contest. Its worth the watch and a good chuckle.
Have you ever been to a place where you are uncertain how things will turn out? I have.
In fact, I am in that place right now on several different major issues. Its as if a multitude of paths have intersected and I am in charge of directing the traffic. Its exciting because I don’t know [...]
“I’m Going to Put Out a Fleece.”
This is the pop-Christian phrase used to state how a person is going to find out the will of God! Gideon did this. But, the problem is that he was reluctant to go into battle like God had already told him to do. This is a [...]
I’m kind of at a loss for words. I woke up this morning to find out that Sean Taylor died. Sean’s dad is the police chief in Florida City…really heartbroken for the family.
The first of four Starbucks that are being built in Homestead is now open. Paul, Jesse, and I met up there this morning. Its huge, has great chairs, and awesome windows. Two thumbs up.
Today, Paul gave the best message I’ve ever heard from him. He spoke on passing on a spiritual inheritance.
My favorite thing he said was, “you cannot give your children an inheritance if you’ve never possessed what you are trying to give away.”
Jonathan and Lillian’s video was awesome.It will be at LikeUs.tv tomorrow.
I’m humbled to be [...]
Our staff dance video just for you (and one from Kelly and our kids). It should help you get in the Christmas spirit, perhaps.
Will we add a third or fourth service in 2008?
Will one of those services be in Spanish? Easter 2008?
Will we have an opportunity to open a second site?
Will we raise enough money to build and organize our ministry center in Freetown, Sierra Leone?
Will we stay flexible enough to act on the surprise opportunities that present [...]
I’m going to try to hit three conferences in 2008. I also want to make sure that some of our volunteers can go in addition to our staff where it makes sense. Here’s what is on my radar for the coming year.
National Outreach Conference
ChurchPlanters.com Conference
Exponential Conference (National New Church Conference)
I’ve been to the last two [...]
I’m a direct person. It doesn’t come naturally. It has been a discipline for me. I work at being better at it everyday.
UPSIDES
Giving an honest assessment of yourself and others removes the mystery. Mystery works against you in relationships (unless you are trying to consolidate power and would like to be involved in a dysfunctional [...]
I’m thankful this year. I hope you are. I’m inviting you to share how thankful you are right here in this open entry. I’ll start it out.
I’m thankful that though this is the first Thanksgiving without any grandparents on this earth, I am surrounded by a beautiful family.
I’m thankful that I live [...]
I’m leaving my Typepad diggs behind for the “land of the free!”
WordPress is my new home because I really like free. I also like the feel a tad bit more. I regret leaving behind the incoming links. But, there is more to life than your Technorati authority. So, make sure you [...]
This may be the funniest video I’ve ever seen. Quotes:
“Was I speedin’?”
“My wife said that if I don’t get her another beer, she’s gonna stab me in the face.”
“AAHHHHH! I know my rights! I know my rights!”
“Is it illegal to cut grass?!?!”
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