architecting first impressions today for tomorrows encounter
It’s hard to be new. I’ve been the Guest and Community Relations Pastor (aka First Impressions and Assimilation) full time for 2 weeks now. I’m new to the staff and new to the church. In my first 2 weeks, I have walked into the men’s bathroom mistaking it for the door to the kitchen. Yes, [...]
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Well, these past several months have been off the hook as we’ve planted Hope Crossing Community Church in southern California with some dear friends. Coming from the world of serving on staff with two giga churches over the past 5 years to planting a church from ground up has it’s own assimilation intricacies. My students [...]
This past week I spent several days in southern California with friends praying and talking about mine and Stephanie’s journey and listening for discerning words about our next steps in ministry. You know that this isn’t always a comfortable place for me. Being the tactical, church business administrator, developer that I have become to be [...]
Over the summer months Stephanie and I have been on a ministry growth journey with the Christ Fellowship team, our mentors, our coaches, and family about life and ministry. We have come to a place in resent days where we believe God is leading us to transition from our position as Director of Adult Ministries [...]
This past week Stephanie, the boys and I, as well as Stephanie’s parents spent 5 days relaxing near Fort Myers, Florida. I am continually impressed by how important Customer Relations are in the resort community. It seems they do not miss a thing from the time you step on the premises until the moment you [...]
I was dialoging several thoughts with my Rockbridge Seminary class in the past few days when someone asked if I’d give them a thirty thousand foot view of how I might see “intentional assimilation”. I wrote this little ‘ditty’ in 10 minutes so I’m sure it has room for improvement; however, see what you might [...]
I am so excited to share with you how we have been unpacking the 4 C’s at Christ Fellowship (CF) in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. As you recall the 4 C’s are Communication, Connection, Contribution and Community. As we think through helping persons take next steps on the journey of faith see if this helps [...]
