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Connections Ministry: 1.2 Online Engagement

This is the first of five chapters in a 25 part blog series titled: The Five Elements of a Fully Implemented Connections Strategy, published over a five week period. Everything I have posted here is the result of my own personal experiences, from serving on church staffs, volunteering as a lay leader, and being brought in…

January 20, 2016
Connections Ministry: 1.1 First Impressions

This is the first of five chapters in a 25 part blog series titled: The Five Elements of a Fully Implemented Connections Strategy, published over a five week period. Everything I have posted here is the result of my own personal experiences, from serving on church staffs, volunteering as a lay leader, and being brought in…

January 19, 2016
The Five Elements of a Fully Implemented Connections Strategy

The Five Elements of a Fully Implemented Connections Strategy: A 25 Part Blog Series Introduction: Implementing a Connections strategy (or “Assimilation” strategy) is a long term process, and one that relies on a culture of continual improvement. In other words, it relies on a culture that isn’t afraid to do a 360 degree self-evaluation on…

January 18, 2016
How You Can Help Tornado Victims In Texas

A minimum of nine tornadoes struck the Dallas, TX area on December 26th. Churches, homes, and businesses were damaged; some were completely destroyed. In the city of Rowlett alone, 854 homes were affected by the storm, including 148 homes completely destroyed. Compounding the search and recovery efforts over the last few days is a…

December 28, 2015
Quote of the Week: Bob Weir

“I haven’t put a lot of thought into my legacy. I’m not proud of anything. If I’m proud of something, I have to take a good look at myself for being proud. I don’t trust pride.” -Bob Weir

August 17, 2015
Somehow We’re Letting The Confederate Flag Take The Spotlight

Somehow, the Confederate flag has become a leading story. Not the nine black churchgoers killed in the Charleston Shooting, but the flag that represents a doomed rebellion on United States soil 150 years ago. In case you missed it: The families of the people murdered in Charleston publicly forgave Dylann Roof, who has confessed to the killings.…

June 26, 2015
Ackbar’s Eleven: A Star Wars Heist

If you’re a fan of Star Wars and Ocean’s Eleven, this will be the greatest five minutes of your entire life. George Clooney as Admiral Ackbar? Brad Pitt as Crix Madine and his pre-hipster era groundbreaking haircut? You’re welcome, planet earth.

June 11, 2015
The Burning Question: Questionnaire on Racial Tension in the U.S.

Thanks for clicking this link. You’re here because I’ve asked for help with a piece I am writing in light of the racially charged news stories and videos that we’ve all seen. Please share your thoughts, and try to be concise! Honesty is ok; just be you. Yes, I made email a required field. Cuts down on…

June 10, 2015
The Vice President’s Son Died, And I Think Nobody Noticed

The internet has exploded once again, thanks to Bruce Jenner’s interview in Vanity Fair where he laid out his decision to identify as a woman named Caitlin. There have been articles, tweets, and “Open Letter To…” blog posts that Jenner will never read. My twitter timeline became a long list of what people are against. Vice…

June 3, 2015
Quote of the Week: John Flavel

“O be not too quick to bury the church before she is dead! Stay till Christ has tried his skill before you give it up for lost.” -John Flavel

May 27, 2015