Are You Pandering?
If you lead in any capacity, you run the risk of pandering to the lowest common denominator. Whether you’re a parent or a pastor, a manager or a middle school teacher, the temptation in leadership...
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Hospitality is Rarely Convenient
If your church is going to get serious about guest services, it’s not necessarily going to be easy. It’s not going to be something you can “just do.” No, hospitality requires an interruption of the...
Flashback Friday: Serving…Or Simply Surviving?
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! What kind of mindset are you building into the volunteer culture of your...
Thursday Three For All
It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the big bold print to read the...
Champions Centre (Tacoma / Bellevue, Washington)
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 for GSRT...
Top Ten Quotes: The Simplest Way to Change the World
I’ve been on a bit of a “neighboring hospitality” kick lately, and Jesus has used several books – including Next Door As It Is In Heaven – to drive a bit o’conviction into my get-inside-and-shut-the-door selfish...
Summit Apex Is Here!
Yesterday marked the culmination of years of faithful service, labored prayers, and hard work of the people of the Summit’s Cary Campus. As of 9 AM, Summit Cary became Summit Apex. I’m so proud of...
Flashback Friday: The Cloak of Invisibility
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! As restaurant experiences go, this one was pretty awful. It was a...
Thursday Three For All
It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the big bold print to read the...
Q&A: Who Is The Weekend Worship Experience Really For?
Today’s question comes from a Q&A session in one of our recent One-Day Workshops. Q: You said that church is for believers and unbelievers, what do you mean? I tend to believe that worship is...
