Preaching the Gospel to Yourself

Oct 26, 06 Preaching the Gospel to Yourself

Posted by D. Goodmanson in Church, Sermon, Teaching

At Kaleo Church we teach that the Gospel isn't just a means of salvation, but it is the very way we grow as Christians.  When Paul writes his letters to the Galatians or Corinthians, he addresses each problem in the Christian community with the gospel.  (eg., Peter, who eats stops eating with the Gentiles isn't...

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2007 National New Church Conference

The 2007 National New Church Conference website has launched.  This years theme: Exponential:  Moving Beyond Addition It was Jesus that cast the vision for this emerging, seeker-targeted house church that would soon exponentially grow to impact the world.  As Jesus spoke it was very clear that this church had an...

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Second Life Virtual World – Will there be a Virtual Church?

Oct 22, 06 Second Life Virtual World – Will there be a Virtual Church?

Posted by D. Goodmanson in Church, Culture, General Technology

For those who are unaware, the online virtual world industry is booming.  As America recently hit the 300 million mark, Second Life, launched in 2003 reached it's 1 millionth resident.  By the tens-of-thousands users are creating an alter-ego of their real self, they can choose to be ripped, lean and beautiful in...

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The Dangers of Confession while in the Pulpit

Oct 20, 06 The Dangers of Confession while in the Pulpit

Posted by D. Goodmanson in Church, Sermon

Should a pastor confess their sin behind the pulpit?  I have heard people tell pastors that they should not confess their sin while preaching.  These (often a-little-too Reformed) pastors believe it diminishes the office.  This conversation took place when a friend (Tim Berroth) was discussing  Confessions of a...

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5 Blogging Questions

Oct 19, 06 5 Blogging Questions

Posted by D. Goodmanson in Church, General Technology

Cory Miller has launched a blog dedicated to church communication.  His current ongoing series is Blogging 101 for Pastors is to assist pastors on how best to use blogs in their ministry.  Cory is wise, he sought many well known bloggers (Church Marketing Sucks, Strategic Digital Outreach, Mark Batterson, Tall Skinny Kiwi,...

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Christian Venture Capitalists

How would you like: (1) Access to capital and entrepreneurship networks. (2) Theological foundations. (3) Professional consulting services.  These are three of the components of Redeemer's Entrepreneur Incubator.  Here is a church leading the way in thinking through how to connect 'capitalism' with...

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Gospel-Centered Entrepreneurship

As Christians, we need to be concerned with the needs of the people in the city. The Bible is greatly concerned with the economics of the poor and their well being.  I believe one powerful way for Christians to represent the already/not yet establishment of God's plan for earth is to be entrepreneurial, starting companies...

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Triperspectival Ministry Assessment

Today the elders of Kaleo Church met to discuss the different ministries.  We agreed that we needed to assess the current state of the ministries and we needed a framework of how we would keep an ongoing tab on the health of the ministry.  We can determine the state of each ministry using analysis from a triperspectival...

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Church Dashboard – The Future of Church Apps

Oct 11, 06 Church Dashboard – The Future of Church Apps

Posted by D. Goodmanson in Church, General Technology

Church Dashboard (a group I am part of) is creating one page that church administrators, pastors or other leaders can view to look at many different of their backend systems.  The goal is to allow easy access to their church membership reports, content management system, financial reports and any other reporting system that...

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Why God is more glorified by Web 2.0

Oct 09, 06 Why God is more glorified by Web 2.0

Posted by D. Goodmanson in Church, Culture, General Technology

There is so much conversation about web 2.0; the term is losing its significance.  Yet something powerful is behind the internet shift that Christians should be aware of.  God is more glorified by Web 2.0 than Web 1.0. At this point hopefully you either think I'm nuts or you are confused.  First, let's define...

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