Ten Big Reasons Easter Giveaways Are Unwise. (via @JaredCWilson) I guess this blows our Keurig giveaway out of the water. Every year some churches seek to outdo themselves — and their local competition — by luring unbelievers...
A few weeks ago the Franks crew made a stop at a Starbucks. I love Starbucks like fundamentalists love denim jumpers. They are all about customizing the experience for the customer and delivering the element...
“Spy” Considerations for Easter Sunday. (via @ThomRainer) Easter’s coming. You ready? As we approach the season of Resurrection Sunday—when guests are more abundant at our churches—perhaps these questions will help you consider what guests experience at...
I spent the last few days in a guest services geek’s dreamland: I was fortunate enough to sit around a table with seventeen of the sharpest church hospitality minds in the country. We came from churches...
My adopted hometown of Durham, North Carolina is known for a lot of things: we’re the City of Medicine. We’re historically a tobacco town (because smoking and medicine go great together). We’re the home of...
As I type, I’m sitting in a local tire repair shop, getting my front driver’s side tire plugged. Or patched. Or replaced. They haven’t told me which one just yet, but I’m sure it’ll be...
We can believe that Jesus is greater than any earthly competition for his affection. We can say that his glory should eclipse all others in our life. We can sing of our love for him,...
I mentioned yesterday that April 1st (April Fool’s Day, here in these United States) is my favorite day on the Internet. That’s why I’m presenting you with top three pranks I saw out there. No foolin’....
It’s a sad day for the online community. Yesterday I announced the launch of the Summit’s brand new initiative called socialMEdia™ Small Groups: the groups that let you grow in grace without getting off the...
Before you read the following post, take note that the original publication date was April 1. April. First. April Fools Day. Thank you. And carry on. Every once in a while an announcement comes along...
