I was in a discussion the other day about First Impressions when someone said, “Who’s responsibility is it? and “Who do I tell?”  I soooo wanted to say, “It’s YOURS” and “do it yourself“, but tried to be more gracious. Here is the deal.  We can put the best training manuals in the world together, [...]

Seven things I wish the church were like from Dan Kimball’s book reading, “They Like Jesus, But Not The Church.” I wish the church were not just a sermon or lecture but a discussion. I wish the church would respect my intelligence. I wish the church were not just about the building. I wish church [...]

This page quotes Sam Simmons’ article “How Culturally Engaging Is Your Evangelism Strategy,” Rick Warren’s Ministry Toolbox, Issue 247, February 22, 2006. For more about Sam check him out at Rockbridge Seminary a fully-online seminary. __________ Business guru Peter Drucker was fond of asking two questions: What’s your business? How’s business? According to John Mark [...]

Think about this for a minute. A first time guest arrives on your campus to a parking lot and a building in the distance. Regardless of whether or not they are a Christ follower what do you want them to do? You see, CONNECTION begins as touch points along the way from the street to [...]

Here is a great promo clip that Pastor Shawn Blakeney put together for “Connection” weekend.