lessons From down undah 01 – less is more This is part of a series exploring some of the things I learned an experiences by living in Australia during the summer of 2007. It was our first Sunday at New Hope Brisbane.  We made the trip to Australia and had settled in our home.  Brisbane would be our residence for the next 2 months. ...

Willow Creek Resignations Wow.  Willow Creek Community Church reports that Gene Appel and Randy Frazee have resigned Willow and will be serving as Sr Pastors in other churches.  Hybels will assume the role of Lead Pastor at Willow.  I am sure it is a bit of a hit to Willow, but let’s pray for a great transition...

Interview with Sally Morgenthaler Author, musician, worship leader, theologian, and cultural diva Sally Morgenthaler recently sat down with Alan Roxburgh at the Allelon Institute and discussed the role of worship and the church. Sally is a friend and a solid leader.  I have had the privilege of talking through life and leadership with...

quick interview with dave ferguson Dave Ferguson is the Lead Pastor of Community Christian Church in Chicago, co-author of The Big Idea, and Head Honcho of The NewThings Network.  Dave lives and breathes Christ and the multi-site church.  Next time you see him, ask about reaching a billion people for Christ.  A billion? ...

what the church could learn from springsteen // 04 Rick Newman brings us our number three thing we could learn from Bruce:  Share the credit. There’s been a lot of hype about Springsteen reuniting with his famed E Street Band for the first full tour since 2003, but come on — Springsteen, the man, is the draw, pure and simple. Still, this is...

i just have to know "You will not surely die," the serpent said to the woman. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil – Gen 3:4-5 We had it good.  Were able to walk in the garden; naked.  With a hot wife.  Were able...