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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...

Another One-Day Workshop is Coming!

Last Tuesday my team hosted our first One-Day Workshop of 2017. The sold-out event drew over forty leaders from North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Illinois, West Virginia, and Ohio. We spent a full day talking through all...

Flashback Friday: Why We Don’t Use The “V-Word”

Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you!   My family is going through a season where we have to watch...

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...

Do You Have An Event Checklist?

If you’re in ministry, you do events. In your context, an event might be a weekly Bible study, a city-wide service project, or a weekend worship service. It could be an event that involves thousands of...

Why I Am A Church Hopper

I’m a church hopper. I’ll admit it. I try out a new congregation every single weekend, and I make no apologies for it. Nah, not that kind of church hopper…you know, the one that switches membership more...