A Conversation & Struggle #2

Since I last wrote, I’ve had 18 meetings.   Some leadership oriented, some missional in nature, some counseling, and a few interviews.  I’m learning to be very intentional about what I devote my time to.  Yes, I’ve devoted time to my family.   No neglect here!  Just moving forward & looking forward to what God has in [...]

A Conversation & Struggle

On Tuesday I sat with a local pastor & talked mission.  He’s been plodding along for years, working to see his church grow & for some reason it hasn’t.  Why?  Apathy, lack of leadership, the people don’t care, no resources, etc…….??  Not sure!!! As we’ve been working together for about a month now, it has [...]

The Hole In Our Gospel

If you’re wondering what I’m currently reading.  Here’s the latest.  This book has wrecked me.  Let it wreck you!!  Enough said, “Read it!”.

Strategizing #2

It has been fun hosting friends & family at our house & taking them to the sights & sounds of the greater Vegas valley.  I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of just being with friends, and enjoying life.  Life is too short, to not experience the richness of it with friends.  I do have [...]

Strategizing

Strategizing?  A word closely related to Jazzercizing, but without any form of Jazz.  Well, it depends who you ask!:) I love strategy!  I love playing games that involve strategy (Remember Stratego?).  Strategy formulates a plan, that to me becomes a mission, which in turn hopefully advances something.  It’s a capture the flag type of thing [...]

Missional Communities

Still getting wrecked in a good way, about “Missional Communities” throughout Las Vegas, and the world. I ran across a video of pastor Matt Carter speaking at a conference about his church’s small groups, which they call “Missional Communities.”  He is the lead pastor of Austin Stone in Austin, tx – a 5,000 member church [...]