Stop Muddying Your Messages
Yesterday afternoon I had the sublime privilege of spending a few minutes in the Wal-Mart. I call it the Wal-Mart because not only was it a specific retail location, but apparently I am 84 years...
Category: Staff Stuff
Don’t Overthink.
In yesterday’s post, we tackled the super-fun topic of systems. I know it was super-fun, because I heard from some of you who were using your office supplies to pluck out your eyeballs and try...
Think.
There’s an issue that impacts the world of leadership, and that’s that we don’t always stop to think. Leaders seem to always be moving at a high-octane pace. Because of that, they often make fast...
All In Means All In
Our church is currently smack in the middle of a series called “All In.” If you’re not a part of the Summit, All In is a movement that is part capital campaign, part mission...
Target or Mindset?
I just wrapped up a phone call with an old friend who is a pastor in another state. He’s serving at a new church, maneuvering new challenges, and trying to figure out the age-old question...
Preparing for the Onslaught
We’re in the middle of the fall attendance surge here at the Summit. College students are back, families are returning from summer vacations, and people from the community are hitting one of the two times...
Flashback Friday: Who Killed Sunday School?
Fresh outta the archives (which is a oxymoronic sentence if there ever was one), here’s a fun-filled topic from last year: When I came on board in 2003, the church had transitioned to a hybrid...
CD Review: Jesus In My Place
There’s a possibility that I’m about to tell you a story that I’ve told you before. But I’m a pastor and that’s allowed. When I was in 8th grade, the band director from the local...
New Day, New Parking Rules
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. If you’re a regular reader of this blog who...
The End of Singles Ministry?
I discovered something recently that may mark the end of singles ministry at the Summit Church. Now, we don’t have an official singles ministry, per se. We do have singles. And we do have ministry. That...
