It’s so trendy these days to write books about how the church is too wrapped up in “modernism” or to criticize them for how they’ve all missed the point (except apparently the author of the book). I’ve read dozens of those books, and while I’ve enjoyed most of them, they don’t seem to offer anything […]
Archive for the 'Church Ministry' Category
“Real Church” by Larry Crabb
Published by August 20th, 2009 in Church Ministry, Christian Living, Leadership and Pastoral. 0 CommentsI’ve just finished Larry Crabb’s Real Church (Thomas Nelson, 2009). When I found it in the bookstore, I thought, “This sounds like it will encourage my thinking about the Church, modern Christianity, and what it means to be the Body of Christ.” Six weeks later, I realize how right I was, though the book took […]
“Branding Faith” by Phil Cooke
Published by April 18th, 2009 in Technology, Marketing, Church Ministry, Outreach, Pastoral, Creativity and Innovation. 0 CommentsI eagerly picked up Phil Cooke’s book, “Branding Faith: Why some churches and nonprofits impact culture and others don’t” (Regal Books, 2008). For many years I’ve been a proponent of the power of a brand. I worked for a national financial company for a number of years, and during that time the entire workforce went […]
Whether you understand it or not, you will live your entire life under a God-appointed authority. It’s true that we all grow and eventually leave the home of our parents, making a life of our own; but that will never alleviate your responsibility to authority. For those who may be skeptical to the thought, Under […]
9 Marks Of A Healthy Church
Published by December 7th, 2007 in Church Ministry, Leadership and Pastoral. 1 CommentAs I finish up my piping hot bowl of gumbo on this cold wintry day I was reminded of my first encounter with Mark Dever. In my seminary program I was given 9 Marks of a Healthy Church along with an audio interview with Dever. As far as first impressions go Dever’s interview left […]
Why Men Hate Going To Church
Published by June 19th, 2007 in Church Ministry, Men and Pastoral. 4 CommentsAfter hearing much about this book over the last year I finally picked it up and I am glad I did. Often for me there are books that I read where the author puts words to things I have intuitively sensed or thought about myself or what I see around me. Why Men […]
I have been reading Godin’s blog for some time now, having seen so many references to his work and thought. But before The Dip I had yet to read one of his books. I have seen a lot of positive feedback on this book, though many are saying it is not his most significant work. […]
The Art of Innovation
Published by June 8th, 2007 in Church Ministry, Pastoral, Creativity and Innovation. 2 CommentsAfter finishing up The Art of Innovation: Lesson in Creativity from IDEO, America’s Leading Design Firm I must say this might have been the best book, of its kind, that I have read this year. I was truly blown away about the process of innovation described that comes directly out of IDEO’s playbook.
If you’re unfamiliar […]
Listening to the Beliefs of Emerging Churches
Published by April 20th, 2007 in Church Ministry and Theology. 0 CommentsI am a big fan of the Counterpoints by Zondervan. I find it interesting and challenging to read viewpoints of people I see eye to eye with as well as people I respect, but do not agree with. Listening to the Beliefs of Emerging Churches: Five Perspectives is a book in the tradition of the […]
The Dangerous Act of Worship
Published by April 12th, 2007 in Church Ministry and Social Justice. 3 CommentsIn The Dangerous Act of Worship: Living God’s Call to Justice, pastor Mark Labberton discusses the implications true worship - not just songs - has on a body of believers. This book is a treatise on what the author defines as that which matters most - worship. Dr. Labberton writes that “worship turns out to […]
