Reflections on the Year 2010
Today is the last day of 2010 and soon another year will be history and another year (and decade, depending […]
Special Events
December 2010
Special Events
Inside the Christmas Story
There are lots of things to like about Christmas – the time with family, the holidays, the gifts, the carols,
Special Events
Christmas Day 2010
Tomorrow is Christmas Day and millions of people around the world will be celebrating the arrival of Jesus Christ into
Biographies, General Interest
Wendell Smith (1950-2010) – a Hero of Faith
Wendell Smith, the founding pastor of the influential City Church in Seattle, Washington, passed away this week after a 6-year battle
Books, Preaching, Web/Tech
Scrivener: Great Software for Writers, Speakers and Composers
For anyone who writes or speaks, the task of preparation is part science and part art … with lots of
Church, Contemporary Culture
Six Mega Themes for the Church in 2010 (Barna Update)
A recent report by the Barna Group highlights six mega-themes in the church that have emerged in 2010. Click here
Church
FOCUS: What People Need from their Pastor
What People Want from their Senior Pastor REVEAL also included research about what people expect from the Senior Pastor (or Senior Minister
Church
FOCUS: What People Need from their Church
What people want and what they need may be the same thing or they may be different. Sorting out wants
Church
FOLLOW ME: What’s Next For You?
There is nothing more difficult to gauge or measure than spiritual growth. However, we must do our best to try.
Church
REVEAL Survey (Part 3)
Twelve bonus discoveries were made from the survey: Growing up in a church is the leading reason people begin to
Church
REVEAL Survey (Part 2)
Willow Creek were shocked with the findings from this survey and spent more than two years assimilating the research. The
Church
REVEAL Survey (Part 1)
Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago, led by Bill Hybels, has conducted surveys every three years to assess the quality
Sports
Some Advice for Lebron James
Lebron James is possibly the greatest basketball player on the planet today. I like him. He is a gifted athlete