http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHXCFGa-CaM
In this video I talk about why church is boring and the shift that needs to happen for that boredom to transform into excitement.
Posts Tagged ‘discipleship’
Why Church is boring
Posted: May 24, 2012 in UncategorizedTags: crossroads, discipleship, leadership, new church, 3dm, consumerism, producers
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Preparing the way
Posted: April 21, 2012 in discipleship, Faith, leadershipTags: crossroads, discipleship, leadership, relationship, reproduction
In the same way that the gospels describe John the Baptist as preparing the way our job is to prepare the way for the coming of the Lord in the lives of those around us. There is so much that can be said about this but I really want to focus in on a few [...]
Crossroads Video Blog 2-21-12 (Responsibility
Posted: February 21, 2012 in discipleship, leadershipTags: discipleship, leadership, new church, responsibility
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZBh7myNdWI&context=C38415a9ADOEgsToPDskIEnoXAcMcSz72KMMVTf5kd
This weeks video blog is about responsibility within the context of the journey to Easter. I hope you enjoy and would welcome any feedback.
Babylon is not Jerusalem
Posted: February 2, 2012 in discipleship, leadership, new churchTags: discipleship, leadership, new church
I was at a one day event in DC this past Tuesday at National Community Church hearing about a new book, You Lost Me and one of the things that really grabbed me was a comment that “we can’t disciple people in Babylon the same way we would in Jerusalem.” This really resonated with me [...]
Vision 2012…..step 3 (Discern)
Posted: January 17, 2012 in discipleship, leadership, new churchTags: 2012, crossroads, discipleship, leadership, vision
In continuing the conversation from last week below are the details to step 3 is pursuing God’s vision for your life in 2012. This week’s step is “Discern.” First, please post your “vision statement” for 2012 on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crossroads-Churcha-new-united-methodist-community-of-faith/155915776719 this week so we can celebrate these with each other or post to [...]
Steps to Cast Vision in 2012 for your life….Step 1.
Posted: January 10, 2012 in discipleship, leadershipTags: crossroads, discipleship, leadership, new church, vision
I’m currently doing a series at Crossroads called “Vision 2012″….in response to so many that are hungry for a simple, clear way to discover God’s vision for their life this year I’ve decided to take some time on this blog to unpack those steps….. Step 1–discovering the simple, clear statement (or phrase) ”What is the [...]
Faith vs. safety/security…..”the way of Jesus”
Posted: July 14, 2010 in discipleship, FaithTags: culture, discipleship, Faith, jesus, safety, security
Today I was reading some scripture and saw a definition for faith that caught my eye. The author said that faith is the “assurance” of things hope for and the “conviction” of things not seen. Faith is the assurance and conviction of a reality that is not physically seen in the present. It is something [...]
Infant or Rich: “Which one would you rather be?”
Posted: January 18, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: discipleship, eternal life, Faith, infant, jesus, rich
S–Luke 18:17 “Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it. “ H—In the translation I read this morning it uses the word “infant” to describe the children being brought to Jesus and the disciples try to stop it from happening but then Jesus [...]
Becoming God’s Sanctuary….today’s task
Posted: October 27, 2009 in discipleshipTags: crossroads, discipleship, Faith, jesus, sanctuary
Psalm 114:2 S–Judah became God’s sanctuary; Israel His dominion. H–As the author is remembering the mighty acts of God through the exodus and journey to the promise land this verse jumps out and grabs me this morning. I have never thought of God having a sanctuary; a place where God worships. So often I think [...]
Hope vs. Optimism….the difference between followers of Jesus and positive thinkers.
Posted: October 26, 2009 in Hope, leadershipTags: crossroads, discipleship, Hope, jesus, leadership
Job 17:15 S–”Where then is my hope? Who will see my hope?” H–Job finds himself in the pit of despair; life is terrible; he’s ready to give up. Its easy to read this and also hear Paul situation in Acts 24-26. Job is experiencing a reality in life that sometimes life sucks and there is [...]
