If we are going to take sabbaticals, let them be real sabbaticals: a willed passivity in order to be restored to alert receptivity to spirit-prayer, silence, solitude, worship…The original intent of sabbath is a time to be silent and listen to God, not attend lectures; a time to be in solitude and be with God, … Continue reading Sabbath Is A Time to Be Silent and Listen to God
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Quote – Answered Prayers
There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers. Saint Teresa of Avila
Should Church Leaders Model Effective Learning?
Wendy Wickham observes: Why would we expect students to learn or want to learn anything if we, as staff and faculty, don't model that ourselves? So what would that entail? What observable behaviors would there need to be?How often are they collaborating? Are people actually talking to each other? Within the department? Outside … Continue reading Should Church Leaders Model Effective Learning?
The Kingdom of God: Past, Present & Future
Mysteries of the Kingdom of God The Kingdom: Past, Present & Future Chris Eller Download Handout (pdf) Download PowerPoint (pdf) “But we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, even the wisdom that has been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds unto our glory.”–1 Corinthians 2:7 The great theme of God’s … Continue reading The Kingdom of God: Past, Present & Future
Change is Easy; It’s the Transition That Will Kill You!
I am attending the Equipping Institute at Group Publishing this week in Loveland, CO. Change was the topic of one of the sessons today. Needless to say, most churches can be labeled “change resistent,” and many church leaders struggle to successfully lead their congregations through meaningful change. The cause of resistance to change within a … Continue reading Change is Easy; It’s the Transition That Will Kill You!
Social Media Cheat Sheet [Infographic]
Keeping track of the social media universe is an ongoing pursuit. Every few months (or so it seems), a new tool enters the market. Some quickly fade, while others gain traction and millions of users. Below is an infographic that captures well the state of the social media universe as of the end of 2012. … Continue reading Social Media Cheat Sheet [Infographic]
How to Create a Facebook Group for Your Small Group
Creating a Facebook Group Facebook is an excellent tool to help your Small Group Members connect outside of regular group meetings. Facebook allows you to share photos, videos, documents, messaging, etc. in a very familiar format (for most people.) 1. Login to your Facebook account, or create a free Facebook account. 2. Click on “More” … Continue reading How to Create a Facebook Group for Your Small Group
Facebook Page vs. Group: Which Should I Use?
I recently responded to a question regarding the differences between Facebook Pages and Facebook Groups. I use both extensively and thought I would share some of my preferences when making the decision whether to start a Page or a Group. When to Use a Facebook Page When we first started developing for the web back … Continue reading Facebook Page vs. Group: Which Should I Use?
News of the Day: Obama Declares Disaster in New York
President Barack Obama declared a major disaster in the New York City area Tuesday as superstorm Sandy pounded the Northeast, killing at least 15, sweeping homes into the ocean, flooding large swaths of coastal areas, crippling public transit, and leaving millions without power. As the East Coast woke up Tuesday, authorities were struggling to measure … Continue reading News of the Day: Obama Declares Disaster in New York
News of the Day: Irene vs Sandy
This comparison image of Hurricane Irene, which slammed into the Northeast in August of 2011 vs. Hurricane Sandy, which hit the same region of the country in late October 2012, shows the dramatic difference between the two storms. The size of Hurricane Sandy was estimated to be approximately 1,000 miles across. Sandy also registered the … Continue reading News of the Day: Irene vs Sandy
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