I’m sitting in the ‘Coffee Nook’ of the local YMCA like I do every Friday night. We arrive at about 5 p.m., and after my eldest son runs off to his soccer practice, and I get my other two kids to their respective childcare spots, I usually grab a cup of Java and find a comfortable place in this ‘kids free zone’ haven they have carved out near the lobby. I plug my headphones in, throw my iTunes Party Shuffle on, and settle in to spend some quiet time preparing for our Sunday morning up/rooted teaching … [Read more...]
Why Europe?
I wanted to tell you about an exciting new work in Europe. I’ve recently been in touch with my friend, Larry McCrary, about some really cool stuff that he is leading. If you’ve not heard yet about Upstream Collective or the Skybridge Community, let me be the first to introduce you. His passion and this kind of ministry really connects with the postmodern generation and our efforts at Threads. Read more from Larry below. Why Europe? I have lived in Europe for almost eight years. We were involved in church planting … [Read more...]
Q&A Journey Continues … “Mark Batterson”
Here’s one more more interview about my new study, Blemished. I got an email from the real Mark Batterson this week and he likes “Chase The Goat.” I think I may need to run with it :) He’s a great guy with an amazing ministry. I’m grateful for his friendship and impact on our world. (and for being a good sport with this!) … [Read more...]
Rely and Apply
Kairos--1,000+ Young Adult Ministry--hear their story!
Mike Glenn, pastor at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville, Tenn., is the author of In Real Time, which tells the story of Kairos. Kairos is the young adult ministry at Brentwood Baptist that has grown year after year and now attracts 1,000+ young adults in the Nashville area to the Tuesday night services. Mike not only has a contagious passion for this generation but has incredible insight into what young adults are looking for and need. Watch this video as Mike talks about the Kairos ministry and how In Real Time can help you gain … [Read more...]
Q&A Journey Continues … “Ben Arment”
I launched my shady blog tour of Blemished a few weeks ago You can see my explanation for doing this at the beginning of THIS post. Thus far, we’ve been grateful to talk with Pete Wilson and Ed Stetzer. You can see their interviews HERE and HERE. This week, however, we have a new “interviewer.” Ben might have one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know. Outside of being a great guy, he also serves as the Experience & Innovation Director at Catalyst and is the founder of The Whiteboard Sessions. He’s a … [Read more...]
Pure Water
Listen in as Keith Inman at 2008’s Collegiate Week East talks about providing clean and pure water (physically and spiritually) for people in need, and how we as Christians should be stepping into the pain of the world to show what a difference Christ can make. … [Read more...]
Listen to Their Stories
Editor’s Note: We are constantly looking for churches that are successfully implementing young adult programs. Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee has a thriving Tuesday night gathering for young adults called Kairos. Pastor Mike Glenn just published In Real Time: Authentic Young Adult Ministry as it Happens. In the book, Glenn tells the story of Kairos in hopes that it will inspire other churches in their young adult ministry efforts. Much of Glenn’s writing is informed by the findings of Lifeway Research. We … [Read more...]
The Bible Goes Green
A few months ago, a review copy of a new book landed on my desk—The Green Bible. New books cross my desk every day, but this is by far the most interesting one yet. Here’s what I love about The Green Bible: Now is the time for Christians to reclaim environmentalism. It’s such a touchy subject, but no matter how “green” you are or refuse to be, caring for our world is a Christian stewardship issue that has drifted far from the church. In addition to being printed with eco-friendly material, The Green Bible … [Read more...]
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