A Rush of Great Books
Sometimes I go several months before running into what I consider to be “great books.” Then out of the blue, several such books will fill my “to read” pile. I thought I would share a few of the books I read this month that I consider to be great books. Untamed, by Alan and Deb […]
More on Untamed
I wish Untamed had been Alan Hirsch’s first book. It would have eliminated some of people’s misunderstanding of his message – namely, the question of whether he believes at all in the institutional church. After reading this book, there is no doubt – he does believe in the institutional church, just not the way most institutional churches live out […]
National Outreach Convention
Since you’re one of my network and regular readers, I wanted to remind you about the National Outreach Convention in November in San Diego. It is one of the largest gatherings each year, with a single focus – how do we reach more with the message of the gospel? Now more than ever, outreach is a critical area […]
The Best Thing Ever Said about Me
I’m doing a seminar in a large church in the south. I’m nearing the end of the second of five days and speaking to the congregations when someone raises their hand and says “What you’re saying suggests you’re a young man in an old man’s body.” He was referring to my understanding of the new world and […]
Untamed
Alan Hirsch continues to give us much to think about. His new book, Untamed, is a book you must get and not only read, but make sure your key leaders read it and have a group discussion on it. It has the potential to revolutionize the way your leaders think about Jesus. Here are some […]
It’s Not too Late
It’s not to late to invite a friend to worship this Easter Sunday. In fact, if you have a staff, why not ask each of them to invite at least one friend today or Saturday and offer to go by and pick them up. “82 percent of unchurched people are at least “somewhat likely” to […]