Live Intentionally

The truth is that the Church has been far from the answer to Jesus’ prayer of unity…but it is to this God-sized dream I see the Church awakening: That God would use each one of us to unite and bring the Body of Christ together to extend his Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.

Too many church volunteers have been burned out from misguided recruitment, poor training, minimal support, and lack of appreciation. Ed Cyzewski shares his dream of helping leaders ensure volunteers are empowered to serve in the areas where they are passionate, trained, supported, and appreciated.

The culture of women in the church today is crippled by some very pervasive lies. ‘To be spiritual is to be busy. To be spiritual is to be disciplined. To be spiritual is to be dutiful.’ No to be spiritual is to be in a Romance with God.

If you’re a part of a attractional church (traditional or modern) I dare you to read The Tangible Kingdom. It will rock your world if you’re open to it.

Today we’re reviewing, discussing, and giving away a copy of AND: The Gathered and Scattered Church by Hugh Halter and Matt Smay.

Many churches these days are trying to appeal to people by highlighting what God can do for them. Is it possible to tell people what God can do for them without selling out God and turning him into a cosmic fairy godmother?

If our churches are going to reach self-centered consumers “where they’re at,” don’t we have to appeal to their selfish desires?

Today I’ll be blogging live from the first ever Cultivate Conference in Chicago over on the Christian Web Trends blog. Cultivate is being described as less of a conference (which tends to be a few people speaking and the vast majority sitting back and listening) and more of a series of “organized conversations” for participants to discuss issues related to church communications. Check it out if you’re interested.