Values: The Intro
Recently our church rolled out a set of four values that define our mission. These are not new values, just updated ways of expressing the principles that have guided us since our inception in...
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Bonus Webinar: The Next Big Thing
Our team has had a ton of fun with our fall 2020 webinar series. So much fun, in fact, that we’re adding a bonus fourth session! The Next Big Thing: caring for your people...
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Top Ten Quotes: Sticky Leaders
Larry Osborne is one of my faves. Wise, winsome, and practical, I’ve learned so much for him over the years. (His book Sticky Teams ranks among the best leadership books I’ve ever read.) That’s...
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Romans 12 and Social Media
Far too often, I find myself a slave to my phone. Shoulders hunched, thumbs scrolling, brow furrowing, I’m the picture of that classic detached human who has traded those in the room for those...
Journey Church (Bozeman, Montana)
Each month, we revisit a series of posts called Guest Services Road Trip. We’ll travel the country from the comforts of our couches, interviewing leaders who are in the trenches of ministry. Do you have an idea...
At Least You Tried.
Last week I stopped by a local restaurant to place a take-out order. As soon as I walked in, I spotted the Alpha Server. You know the one I mean: there were any number...
How I Use Evernote as a Prayer List
There are two things I’m relatively sure of: 1. Prayer is not my most natural spiritual discipline. Let’s be honest: according to 1 Corinthians 2, nothing spiritual comes naturally to us. But you get...
The Room Where It Happens
Right you were, Aaron Burr, sir. There is indeed a room where it happens. There’s a place where the game is played and the sausage gets made. There is a table where decisions are...
Danny Recommends: Calendly
Every so often we dip our toes into a series called Danny Recommends:, posts that tip you off to the stuff that I…you know. These might be products for use in your ministry, resources that will...
You Can’t Claim Culture
Leaders love to talk about culture. We tout the culture we’ve built in our churches. We brag on the cohesive culture in our teams. We lament the toxic corners of staff culture, praise the...
Top Ten Quotes: The Volunteer Effect
It’s not often that I know the authors who are behind the books that are behind the Top Ten Quotes series. Yes, it would be great to say I’m besties with John Stott, Susan...
Q&A: How Can I Replace Myself Well?
Q: As I think about raising up new leaders, my question involves succession. How can I replace myself well? [from the 2020 Blog Survey] A: First, kudos to you for being willing to ask...
Highland Park Community Church (Casper, Wyoming)
Each month, we revisit a series of posts called Guest Services Road Trip. We’ll travel the country from the comforts of our couches, interviewing leaders who are in the trenches of ministry. Do you have an idea...
28 Days
If you’ve been paying careful attention to this blog and the related social feeds (and why wouldn’t you, because nothing else is going on in the world), 2020 has been a banner year for...
