May 2010
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Second Baptist Pastor Ed Young undergoes triple... →
The Rev. Ed Young, pastor of Houston’s Second Baptist Church, is recovering from triple coronary bypass surgery Thursday, according to a colleague.
“Watchfulness” is a better word for leadership... →
But sometimes our attempts to vision the future blur the world right before our eyes. Vision and future allude to coming events. They’re like marks on a trajectory. Watchfulness is more than that….
Parent wants 'satanic' blue devils mascot... →
Julie Elrod says the school should use something more excellent like a conqueror, a knight or a crusader. She believes the blue devil has satanic overtones and could be a bad influence.
Point of View: My megachurch neighbors →
As a pastor of a church that runs 300 in worship it seems that everywhere I turn there is a SBC megachurch – and I am thrilled.
'Bibles for knives' bins go-ahead →
In the UK, conservationists say installing a 200 kilogram reinforced steel knife bin outside Muswell Hill Baptist Church in Dukes Avenue will backfire.
Pastor gets his wish: He’s on-stage with... →
We told you about the ‘pudgy pastor’ from Indiana that entered Good Morning’s content to live your dream. Well, Pastor Mark’s dream came true; meeting rock star Alice Cooper, and sharing the stage…
It’s the Passion, Stupid →
My friend Jim Gray posted this video on his blog recently. OK… I’m a sucker for trying new stuff, so I know I would really enjoy John’s store… but when I watched the video, I couldn’t get over…
Ted Haggard to make a “Surprising” and... →
Ted Haggard’s publicist said today that the ousted founder of New Life Church will announce plans for his future at a press conference at his Colorado Springs home Wednesday morning.
Haggard’s…
Online Privacy: Check Yourself (Before You Wreck... →
In an online world where personalization rules, there are two main ways to protect your personal data: Be vigilant about what you publish online; and be willing to roll up your sleeves and dig into…
Billy Graham wants to give 1 more sermon →
The Rev. Billy Graham hopes to deliver at least one more sermon as the 91-year-old evangelist enters his sunset years, a spokesman said Tuesday. No final decision has been made about a time, location…
First Baptist Church of Dallas pledges record... →
Members of the First Baptist Church of Dallas have pledged to contribute more than $115 million over three years to rebuild and reshape the historic downtown church. Senior pastor Robert Jeffress…
Claiborne tells Christians to suffer with the... →
He argues that building community among believers is the key to forming disciples, as he joked about the irony that the number one priority of megachurches today is to get members of their…
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“One of my great goals in life is to live long enough to where I am in the...”
– Chuck Swindoll
Pastor Unemployment Rate is 1.2% →
The official unemployment rate among clergy sits at 1.2%, far below the national average jobless rate, but layoffs can be particularly painful for ministers. Churches aren’t subject to unemployment…
Megachurches and the SBC: Change should come from... →
“While I applaud our megachurches and their very capable leadership, most of whom are longtime friends and acquaintances of mine, I do believe that we need a more representative balance of input and…
Half of pastors would leave the ministry tomorrow... →
80 percent of seminary and Bible school graduates will leave the ministry within their first five years.
CBN’s “Homegrown Terrorist” →
Wow… see what happened at a May 5 live taping of the 700 club. Time to step up the security at CBN…
What would you do if someone did this at your church… during one of…
Ray Boltz: “I don’t believe God hates me... →
Remember Ray Boltz? It’s been nearly seven years since Ray ‘came out of the closet’ and took a hiatus from Christian Music…
But now Boltz is back with a new album, and a new belief. And a call…
The Anti-Stereotypical Megachurch →
Here are three quotes taken from an article at Chron.com that feature three very prominent megachurch pastors. See if this kind of flies in the face of what many people think about megachurches: low…
Rural Church: Multi-site Ministry and... →
I love what Shannon O’Dell is doing at Brand New Church. Shannon is in the smack-dab center of rural America (I mean rural), effectively changing what the rural church can look like. In this video…
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The Four Most Difficult Decisions for a Rural... →
In his new book, Transforming Church in Rural America, Shannon O’Dell share his heart and passion for small-town America’s thousands of churches, and the pastors who lead them. Shannon shares a…
Future Lead Pastor Opening You May Be Interested... →
My church is starting a search this week for our next Lead Pastor. Take a look at the announcement. It will give you information on how you can apply. And, if you have any questions, you can send me…
What would Wayne Cordiero Do Differently? →
What would Wayne Cordiero do differently if he had to start his ministry all over again? Wayne was just one of the speakers to answer the ‘what would I do differently’ question at last week’s SAGE…
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Mark Beeson: Advice About Prom Night... →
Want some free advice before you go to the Prom?
Mac Lake » Blog Archive » Discipleship vs.... →
What’s the difference between discipleship and leadership development? Fundamentally the process is the same for both, but the focus is different.
Pastors and Sexual Sin →
Sexual temptation IS going to HIT you!
Annual Net Gain of 500 Churches Every Year in U.S. →
Every year there are now 4,000 churches being planted in the U.S. while 3500 churches will close their doors.
To Pay or Not Pay Your Musicians →
There are some strong opinions on both sides of the camp… where do you fall?
Ten Small Things that will Kill Company Morale →
What would you add to the list?
If you’ve ever owned a mini-van, you’ll enjoy... →
It’s Monday, and sometimes on Monday you just have to take a couple minutes and relax. Well, this video should help you out. Pete Wilson shared this recently on his blog. Most of us are either in,…
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“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
– Romans 10:12
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Help Make This Pastor’s Dream Come True →
So… Good Morning America is having this “Living the Dream” contest. Thousands of people from across the country entered a video telling what their dream was. Pastor Mark Wilkins entered his video…
Saddleback Takes Control of Former Crystal... →
Saddleback Church on Tuesday announced a deal to lease and take full responsibility for the 170-acre Crystal Cathedral retreat property in San Juan Capistrano. The property has been purchased by…
Ted Haggard Officially Names His New Church... →
The Haggards give their home address on Old Ranch Road as the site of their new church, which they call St. James. The name is a nod to the passage “faith without works is dead” in the Book of James.
Playboy to Feature 3D Centerfold →
Not to be outdone by LifeChurch.tv’s Porn Event, Hugh Hefner has announced that Playboy will soon feature their first 3D centerfold. According to a report in Mashable, the centerfold will…
LifeChurch.tv Sponsors Porn Event →
OK… well, I bet that headline got your attention. Actually, they’re calling it ThePornEvent.com. The heart behind the event comes from the realization at LifeChurch.tv, especially through the…
LifeChurch.tv Launches Leadership XP →
LifeChurch.tv is launching a new 9-month apprenticeship program for young leaders called LeadershipXP. It is designed to cultivate young leaders and dreamers by giving them responsibility in the…
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“Two out of three confessed to feeling ill at ease in a pew, while only one in...”
– It appears that most men would be more comfortable at Victoria’s Secret than at your church. (via TallSkinnyKiwi)
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“If I have capable team members and volunteers who know about issues and can make...”
– Shocked By What I Don’t Know - LifeChurch.tv : swerve
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“With iPods and iPads and Xboxes and PlayStations — none of which I know how to...”
– Obama: iPads Make Information a Distraction
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Liberty Forms Inquiry Committee about Seminary... →
“Liberty University does not evaluate personnel based upon blogs. However, in light of the fact that mainstream media have recently raised questions, the Provost of Liberty University is appointing a…
Franklin Graham: Speaking Truth or Hype? →
OK… I want your input on this. Franklin Graham has, of course, been in the spotlight recently over the whole National Day of Prayer dis-invitation thing. Last week, on the eve of the National Day…
How Does Your Church Handle Staff Transitions? →
James McDonald shares how Harvest Bible Fellowship handles staff transitions… What can you learn from James today?
What do you think? Do you agree with what James said?
I’m…