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Today I talked with 5 different ministries in pursuit of clarity. At one point, Tim with the E4 Project, started sharing the benefit of the process as we were refining their Vision Frame. I love the image he used:"It's giving [...]

I had lunch today with Jeff Meyer, lead pastor of "the Church" and lead navigator with Auxano. I asked him to share his Vision Frame to illustrate the power of clarity for everyday pastors.Jeff is a very intentional leader and [...]

I had lunch today with Jeff Meyer, lead pastor of "the Church" and lead navigator with Auxano. I asked him to share his Vision Frame to illustrate the power of clarity for everyday pastors.Jeff is a very intentional leader and [...]

How are you helping your best leaders grow in the area of applying strategy and visionary thinking? What about every person on staff?What about the elders or deacons or administrative council?What about every person leading a small group or bible study? These [...]

How are you helping your best leaders grow in the area of applying strategy and visionary thinking? What about every person on staff? What about the elders or deacons or administrative council? What about every person leading a small group or bible [...]

I got an e-mail from Alltop alerting that my blog was now listed under the Christianity section.I am...Diagonal to Donald Miller.Just right of "Don't Eat the Fruit" blog which is  thoughtful look at the nature of technology in life. The [...]

I got an e-mail from Alltop alerting that my blog was now listed under the Christianity section.I am... Diagonal to Donald Miller. Just right of "Don't Eat the Fruit" blog which is  thoughtful look at the nature of technology in life. The [...]

Last Sunday, I worshipped with a a 6-month old church called Neartown, planted in the heart of Houston.  Russel Cravens skillfully ended his message, not with a plea for church membership, but a call join as mission partners.But this language is [...]

Last Sunday, I worshipped with a a 6-month old church called Neartown, planted in the heart of Houston.  Russel Cravens skillfully ended his message, not with a plea for church membership, but a call join as mission partners.But this language is [...]

Today, Romy and I will spend the day on the Brandywine River, on stretch that I would float and fish as a kid. I love the way the river brings unexpected surprises with many familiar experiences. From the curves and [...]

Today, Romy and I will spend the day on the Brandywine River, on stretch that I would float and fish as a kid. I love the way the river brings unexpected surprises with many familiar experiences. From the curves and [...]

In a Neue article no longer online, entitled "Full Disciple," Scot McKnight answers an important question that I believe every church must answer for themselves: “What kind of disciple is your church designed to produce?” This question is so important, that [...]