Posted in Evolving Culture, Intentional Facilities, Relevant Ministry, tagged Evolving Culture, frugality, Give all you can, Intentional Facilities, Make all you can, Relevant Ministry, Rich, Save all you can on June 28, 2008 | 14 Comments »
It’s been a thought provoking discussion regarding the post, “Does Jesus make us rich and throw in heaven to boot?
Comments from Don Pelon and Tyrone B are quite diverse. We need your help to make some sense of it:
Tyrone B - June 26
Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, [...]
Posted in Evolving Culture, Intentional Facilities, Relevant Ministry, tagged Breakout churches, communication, community, connection, Epic story, Evolving Culture, Intentional Facilities, Relevant Ministry, thom rainer, trust on June 2, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Marla Saunders, an active reader here, commented on my last post and left some great questions. I thought the responses may be interesting to others as well. Here you go (questions in blue):
1. Can a church develop that “Epic Story” or do they need to have that heart to begin with.
To develop an “Epic Story”, [...]
Posted in Evolving Culture, Intentional Facilities, Three Relevant Ministry Responses, tagged third place, community, Evolving Culture, missional, Starbucks, Epic story, Intentional Facilities, Three Relevant Ministry Responses, Churches waste money, Coffee ministry, Church growth on June 1, 2008 | 11 Comments »
Churches Waste Money Building “Third Places”
We were so enthused about this “Third Place” in a bustling church. We had planned it all well; an awesome coffee bar, latte machine that rivaled those at Starbucks, a fire place with soft leather seating, trendy lighting, warm colors, and engaging seating nooks creating an ambiance Starbucks would die [...]
