A conversation on faith & culture for creatives, leaders & influencers
Leadership is not always about making things happen. Sometimes its getting yourself or obstructions out of the way of what already is happening. Leadership is also about investing in people to reproduce ministry, not just get things done.
Here is a 60 second or so video with more thoughts on this…
So, do you agree with the idea that leadership is passing on and removing things rather than keeping and creating on our own?
On October 21-22 Redding, California young leaders converge for a uniquely grass roots-driven conference: When God Dreams.“When God Dreams is a conference for leaders, pastors, church planters and visionaries who are serious about living God’s dreams with courage.”
I spent several years ministering in Redding and have watched Nathan Edwardson, pastor of The Stirring, passionately reach and grow people with creative vision and humility. He is one of the speakers for this conference which also includes Jesus Culture leader Banning Liebscher and Jason Ostrander, the National Director of Youth Ministries for the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
If you can make it to Redding, do not miss out!
There are many ways to sink a church. Here are ten ways to be sure you stay submerged.
Top 10 WORST ideas in growing a church…
Can any of you can think of one I missed here? Any on the list you agree or disagree with?
This is Part 4 in a series… Read Part 1 here – Read Part 2 here – Read Part 3 here
Summary
Psalm 33:3 says, “Sing to him a new song; play skillfully and shout for joy.”
This verse if often quoted by those of us who lead worship and worship teams because it both talks about the fact of being creative (new song) and of excellence (play skillfully). When someone says you are “too good” might they be saying that you should not change how things are done, or that skill does not matter enough to have the best possible talent play in your worship team? (more…)
Tony on My favorite spot to think is a waterfall hike…what’s yours? — Try hiking to Tenaja Falls off of Clinton Keith Rd. the directions are below.
Take Clinton Keith Rd west into the ... 
jason on My favorite spot to think is a waterfall hike…what’s yours? — i don't have a "spot"
but i have a variety of "pauses" built into my weeks.
cigar in my garage
a run ... 
Rick on My favorite spot to think is a waterfall hike…what’s yours? — Oops, looks like your comment section doesn't parse code like that. Here's the url:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickscheibner/4614362530/ Rick on My favorite spot to think is a waterfall hike…what’s yours? — Rich, I'm kinda partial to this place. It's just a 30 minute trip for me.
jason on Worship Recap & Set List: August 29, 2010 #sundaysetlists — Southwest Community Church, Indian Wells, CA
Great weekend learning about prayer as told to us at the end of Ephesians. There's ... 
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