I began a new series last week on building community in the church to reach the community around the church. It’s good timing for our church because we’ve been experiencing a steady growth surge all year. We’ve got so much to be thankful for. This is what pastors yearn for and what most church members [...]
Entries from September 13th, 2008
Sad Realities of Growing Churches
September 13th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Church, WOGCC
Tags:change·church growth·community·Craig Groeschel·LifeChurch.tv·pastors
More Resources For Spiritual Growth
September 4th, 2008 · No Comments · Spiritual growth, WOGCC
A few months ago, I recommended a few online Bible study tools. Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill in Seattle, just posted his own six study essentials on his blog. All very good and worth checking out.
I’m beginning a new series this Sunday entitled, Growing Together: Building Community by Reaching In, Up, and Out. I [...]
Tags:Bible·Bible study·community·Mark Driscoll·Mars Hill·podcast·resources
All Eyes On Gov. Palin
September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Politics
Tonight, Gov. Sarah Palin gets to show the nation who she really is. When she was announced last Friday as Sen. McCain’s VP pick, I hadn’t heard of her. A few minutes after a Google search brought me up to speed. Then her speech from Dayton, OH. I have to say, I was impressed.
Then the [...]
Tags:John McCain·Sarah Palin
Got Financial Peace?
September 2nd, 2008 · 2 Comments · Financial management, WOGCC
Starting September 14, our church is hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University - a 13-week dvd course to help people understand timeless biblical principles in managing their finances and get out of debt. I’ve become a big fan of Dave Ramsey’s teaching in the last few months and knew we had to make this available [...]
Gustav and God
September 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · Whatever
Last week, film producer Michael Moore reflected on how the Republican National Convention would be affected by Hurricane Gustav, “Gustav is proof that there is a God in Heaven.” Just another example of the brilliance we’ve come to expect from Moore.
I’m happy to read this morning: “New Orleans Largely Spared By Hurricane Gustav”. This past [...]
Tags:Gustav·Michael Moore·prayer
Protecting Your Child From Negative Influences
September 1st, 2008 · No Comments · Family, Parenting
I wrapped up a series yesterday entitled, Raising Godly Parents, with a message about a parent’s responsibility to protect the child from influences contrary to God’s ways. It comes down to establishing boundaries limiting your child’s involvements and exposure to certain activities and people - insulating, not isolating. With proper training and keeping communication lines [...]
Tags:accountability·filtering software·movies·Music·Proverbs 4:23·temptation·TV·TV Guardian·X3Watch·XXXChurch
