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5 Strategic Fails of Making Disciples Posted by Bill Reichart at 7:51 AM | Labels: Spiritual Formation (Please follow the title link for Bill’s elaboration on the points below – Great insights!) 1. Information doesn’t guarantee transformation. 2. Never equate longevity with maturity. 3. The measurement of discipleship is merely obedience. 4. Personal charisma doesn’t [...]

Even a casual reading of Scripture reveals that the role of an invitation in building the Kingdom is difficult to overestimate. In some ways, it is our mission. We often devalue an invitation because we only see it as an exercise of getting others to attend a church service, which sometimes (even for disciples), seems [...]

“Leaders often miss the most obvious things that affect momentum” – Craig Groeschel #catoneday Wrong mindsets are momentum killers. – Craig Groeschel #catoneday RT @tbritton77: What got you here will most likely not get you where God wants you to go. #catoneday craig groeschel “Most delay in decision making is not about lack of knowledge, [...]

Because there are upsides, even in a downturn, we are learning to trust in God. Our God is bigger than our bottom line.

“If you don’t know what creates your momentum, you are one stupid step away from killing it.” @AndyStanley #catoneday Negative circumstances are fertile soil for burst of positive momentum. @AndyStanley. #catoneday. Momentum is sustained thru continuous improvement @andystanley #catoneday #catoneday if you are able to create sustainable buzz in any area, the tide lifts all [...]

For the last two years CCC has been using the Preaching Team model for creating messages. Now I can’t imagine doing it any other way. I have attached a couple of documents that lay out our plan and our process. Hope these are helpful. A few benefits we’ve experienced are… 1. We get a better [...]

Bob Russell Retreat – On one break we visited the Louisville Slugger Bat Factory Able to hold bats used by Shoeless Joe Jackson and Babe Ruth! My hero: Roberto Clemente. Was allowed to put on a helmet, take RC’s bat into a batting cage and hit. A Little Boys Dream – Surreal I feel that [...]

Thoughts for week 2 Part 1. Read Nehemiah 4:1-15 In this passage, the Jews face two attacks from satan; one from the enemies who sought to gstir up troubleh for them and the other from within. The attack from within came in the form of despair and discouragement. The task seemed too great and the [...]

RT @garylamb: When u gather sinners (what church should do) sin happens-stop acting surprised when someone sins-offer healing not gossip #Leadership 101: vision > clarity > alignment > execution > accomplishment. The 1st 3 will define the last 2. The church is by its very nature composed of tent dwellers ~ Paul Minear “If you’re [...]