Preaching the Gospel to Yourself...
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...
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...
Second Life Virtual World - Will there b...
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,...
The Dangers of Confession while in the P...
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 ...
5 Blogging Questions...
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,...
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'...
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,...
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...
Church Dashboard - The Future of Church ...
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...
Why God is more glorified by Web 2.0...
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. ...
Five Shifts the Next Generation brings t...
How a new generation is going to change your church?  Here are a few idea: 1. Now Generation “Everything now is the opening weekend,” says San Francisco film programmer Gary Meyers. “And many people, if they want to see a movie, want to see it now. Friday can pull more than Saturday...
I am now a Level 5 Space Ranger (while o...
  MAN!  I didn't know it emailed your score.  What David doesn't know is I went back and scored 461,300 and became a level 5 Space Ranger.  (btw- I learned you need to shoot the z's when they become colored!)
Free Christian Audio - Tolstoy...
Want more free audio books from Christian Audio? This October you are able to download  a book from Leo Tolstoy. 1. Go to Sermon Cloud, scroll down the right side. 2. Click on the Tolstoy banner. 3. Download and enjoy!
A La Carte (10/04)...
"The Resurgence" has featured an excellent review of John and Stasi Eldredge's "Captivating." "The Eldredges seem to assume that if God does not need us, he does not really love us. But God's love is more secure and provides more hope and stirs more obedience when it...
digg your own blog?...
Let's face it, most of us are not writing blogs thinking no one is reading our drivle.  Yes, we want to further the Kingdom, keep our mind on higher things, encourage others and be iron sharpening iron.  But we also want a taste o' something.  Some blog from boredom, others to...

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