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I’m starting to see a theme here in my most popular writing… That actually excites me because I’m constantly looking for ways to merge technology and ministry.  I honestly believe the more relevant we can make the gospel message, the more people will listen to what we have to say. However, to get them to [...]

What if E-mail was totally re-invented today?  That is what the Google team asked themselves as they invented this new product called, Google Wave.  Sometimes its hard to remember that email is a 40 year old invention and how many limitations it imposes on us because it is not utilizing the horsepower behind the technologies [...]

Do you use visual media or slides for presentations, sermons, or classes you’re teaching at church? Then there are a few good rules you should know about.  Don’t use too many slides – too many slides can be visually distracting Keep it short – Sometimes I think we just like to hear ourselves talk! Don’t use a [...]

I was recently discussing the importance of baptism at our Starting Point class and I find it hard to understand why some choose to live in disobedience.  Every time I get the privilege of participating in (or observing)  a baptism service, I’m reminded of a few of Jesus’ last words before ascending in to heaven: [...]

Ok, so most of my recent posts have revolved around the things I love about social media. How facebook, twitter and other platforms can help us engage our culture in conversation more effectively and enhance the relationships we have with others.  However, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t some things about social media that are COMPLETLY ANNOYING… [...]

My experience in Kenya, earlier this year, will be something I never forget. It’s an event that has marked my life forever. Our church will be sending another team to work in the Mathare slums in 2010 and I am certain they will return to the U.S. with similar feelings plus that priveledge of knowing [...]

Lets face it, most pastors don’t use twitter.  Many never will, and that’s fine but I think there are a some solid reasons why people in ministry should give it a try, so here we go:  1. Sermon Prep / Current events To remain culturally relevant when we preach it requires we stay up to [...]

So, you don’t want to blog and put all the effort into maintaining a website… you don’t have to!  You can keep things really simple and still maintain a web presence to create a vehicle for people to stay in touch with you.  John Saddington recently helped someone develop a wordpress theme that basically acts [...]

I love what Dave had to say about not underestimating the power of simple. He has a simple 5 step process for developing leaders by investing in people 1 at a time: 1 – I do you watch 2 – I do you help 3 – You do I help 4 – You do I [...]

I’m not sure why, but for whatever reason, many Christians feel like they are not allowed to pray for what they want.  Asking God to expand our financial resources is off limits.  Praying for our own personal gain… out of the question.  Since when did prayer come with so many rules attached to it? In [...]