Posted in Empowering Leadership, Evolving Culture, Relevant Ministry, tagged answers, Authentic, Authenticity, Culture, Empowering Leadership, Evolving Culture, James Gilmore, legitimacy, pain, sermons, Starbucks, worship bands on August 2, 2008 | 12 Comments »
Every day Americans buy:
3,972,603 Movie tickets
1,683,835 Songs and albums from online sources
58,764 Titleist golf balls
160,968 bottles of Absolut vodka
7500 Samsung LCD Tv’s
4 million movie tickets a day! What are we searching for?
James Gilmore recently wrote a book titled Authenticity…What Consumers Really Want. James explores our world of staged experiences perfected by companies like Starbucks, ESPN [...]
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 [...]
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 »
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 [...]
