We’ve talked often here about cultural isolation and the gnawing need for connection. Here’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in discussion how a “Third Place” can become a ministry for connection. Aspen Group is hosting a Pastor’s Luncheon Tuesday June 10th in Chicago to explore “Third Place” opportunities for ministry.
I say opportunities, but it may [...]
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Third Places: Not Only An Opportunity, But A Responsibility
Posted in Evolving Culture, Intentional Facilities, Relevant Ministry, tagged Aspen Group, Church Responsibility, connection, Cultural Isolation, Michael Trent, ministry, Pastor's Luncheon, Ray Oldenburg, Starbucks, third place on May 19, 2008 | 4 Comments »
God Wants His Churches Dirty But His People Spotless
Posted in Evolving Culture, Intentional Facilities, Relevant Ministry, tagged Attractional Model, church facilities, connection, Cornerstone Knowledge Network, Digital Age, Engagement, Equipping, Facility Design, Health, Michael Trent, ministry, Resourcing, Rex Miller, Seeker-Sensitive Model, Third Place Consulting on May 1, 2008 | 4 Comments »
What a great line as we ponder the future of ministry and church facilities. The “Attractional ” model of ministry , or Seeker-Sensitive model as some would call it, has already seen it’s momentum peak.
The last 20 years it’s been about attracting people to your facilities with programs and performances, a boomer or “Broadcast Age” [...]
Worship Facilities Conference and Expo In Indianapolis
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Aspen Group, Connecting, Cornerstone Knowlegde Network, Environments, Jim Couchenour, Michael Trent, ministry, Third Place Consulting, Worship Facilities Expo on April 29, 2008 | No Comments »
I’ll be speaking at the Worship Facilities Expo Wednesday in Indy with Jim Couchenour from Cogun . Our topic: Creating Irresistible Environments That Enhance Ministry.
Jim is a founding member with us at Aspen Group of the Cornerstone Knowledge Network (CKN). Also speaking from the CKN are Bill Couchenour on “leadership” and Michael Trent with [...]