Comments for Street to the Seat http://www.streettotheseat.com Addressing the needs of the church and the emerging generation. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:36:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on Not Your Father’s Seminary - Rockbridge Seminary by People are talking http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/05/06/not-your-fathers-seminary-rockbridge-seminary/#comment-352 People are talking Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:26:24 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=361#comment-352 <strong>Not Your Father’s Seminary...</strong> “Currently I am online and on a conference call with our first faculty meeting this semester for Rockbridge Seminary. Dr. Gary Waller is leading the discussion and w...... Not Your Father’s Seminary…

“Currently I am online and on a conference call with our first faculty meeting this semester for Rockbridge Seminary. Dr. Gary Waller is leading the discussion and w……

]]> Comment on G2G “Grow to Go: Reaching Your Potential” by Pastor Kerry http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/10/27/g2g-grow-to-go-reaching-your-potential/#comment-351 Pastor Kerry Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:38:12 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=400#comment-351 Thanks my friend. Thanks my friend.

]]> Comment on Pastor Lance Witt lends his expertise to the “Live Like You Were Dying: 30 Day Church Campaign” by TODD STAYART http://www.streettotheseat.com/2007/12/19/pastor-lance-witt-lends-his-expertise-to-the-live-like-you-were-dying-30-day-church-campaign/#comment-350 TODD STAYART Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:43:47 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/2007/12/19/pastor-lance-witt-lends-his-expertise-to-the-live-like-you-were-dying-30-day-church-campaign/#comment-350 I was a member at Saddleback from 1997 to 2004. I remember this message "live like you were dying" so well. How can I get a copy of this message? What else is available on the theme? I am a recovering alcoholic with a new chance at life--and i want to live like i was dying each day! I was a member at Saddleback from 1997 to 2004. I remember this message “live like you were dying” so well. How can I get a copy of this message? What else is available on the theme? I am a recovering alcoholic with a new chance at life–and i want to live like i was dying each day!

]]> Comment on G2G “Grow to Go: Reaching Your Potential” by David Helbig http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/10/27/g2g-grow-to-go-reaching-your-potential/#comment-349 David Helbig Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:22:02 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=400#comment-349 Welcome back to the blogosphere. You've been missed. Welcome back to the blogosphere. You’ve been missed.

]]> Comment on The principle of having the right people in the room. by Marla Saunders http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/08/25/the-principle-of-having-the-right-people-in-the-room/#comment-340 Marla Saunders Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:03:12 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=396#comment-340 I think in a way you are highlighting the difference between strategic planning and doing life together in community. Sometimes the missing piece of information resides in the least likely member of the community. And in light of that bit about community: sorry that we have been out of town during your recent crisis! We've been keeping up to date and are happy that you have seen God working through the events of the last few days. Our prayers are still with you and Stephanie. I think in a way you are highlighting the difference between strategic planning and doing life together in community. Sometimes the missing piece of information resides in the least likely member of the community.

And in light of that bit about community: sorry that we have been out of town during your recent crisis! We’ve been keeping up to date and are happy that you have seen God working through the events of the last few days. Our prayers are still with you and Stephanie.

]]> Comment on First Impressions - Whos responsibility is it anyway? YOURS! by everyone’s job « alex alexander http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/08/13/first-impressions-whos-responsibility-is-it-anyway-yours/#comment-339 everyone’s job « alex alexander Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:01:08 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=394#comment-339 [...] a list of things (from Street to the Seat) to think about this next Sunday as you walk across [...] [...] a list of things (from Street to the Seat) to think about this next Sunday as you walk across [...]

]]> Comment on First Impressions - Whos responsibility is it anyway? YOURS! by Kerry Mackey http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/08/13/first-impressions-whos-responsibility-is-it-anyway-yours/#comment-338 Kerry Mackey Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:03:44 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=394#comment-338 Alan, exactly! Somewhere along the way we have gotten away from doing what we know is just right to do and begun thinking, "Oh, someone else will do it" or " "Who do I get to do that for me, I'm busy". I agree with you, "do what you know to do". What are others thinking on how we train our staff and key leaders to do the same? Pastor Kerry Alan, exactly! Somewhere along the way we have gotten away from doing what we know is just right to do and begun thinking, “Oh, someone else will do it” or ” “Who do I get to do that for me, I’m busy”. I agree with you, “do what you know to do”.

What are others thinking on how we train our staff and key leaders to do the same?

Pastor Kerry

]]> Comment on First Impressions - Whos responsibility is it anyway? YOURS! by Alan Stoddard http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/08/13/first-impressions-whos-responsibility-is-it-anyway-yours/#comment-337 Alan Stoddard Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:56:17 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=394#comment-337 Timely for me and my team Kerry. I will have them read it. If I were developing a Big Idea from this post it would be this: "Instead of getting a book on first impressions, do what you know to do." Timely for me and my team Kerry. I will have them read it. If I were developing a Big Idea from this post it would be this:

“Instead of getting a book on first impressions, do what you know to do.”

]]> Comment on First 90 Days at Christ Fellowship in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida by Pastor Kerry http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/07/31/first-90-days/#comment-336 Pastor Kerry Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:03:16 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=393#comment-336 Marla, thanks a ton. We are so excited to be here and count it a joy to serve with you guys at CF. Look forward to the days ahead. Pastor Kerry Marla,

thanks a ton. We are so excited to be here and count it a joy to serve with you guys at CF.

Look forward to the days ahead.

Pastor Kerry

]]> Comment on First 90 Days at Christ Fellowship in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida by Marla Saunders http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/07/31/first-90-days/#comment-334 Marla Saunders Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:36:54 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=393#comment-334 The first 90 days already! Congratulations, Kerry. I said that as if it feels like you just arrived, when in reality it already feels as if you have always been here. You have truly touched the hearts of our people already, and your impact is being felt everywhere! Now to meet the newest member of your family...! The first 90 days already! Congratulations, Kerry. I said that as if it feels like you just arrived, when in reality it already feels as if you have always been here. You have truly touched the hearts of our people already, and your impact is being felt everywhere!

Now to meet the newest member of your family…!

]]> Comment on Pastor Kerry Mackey has left Saddleback Church to launch Street to the Seat (STS) Ministries full-time. by Juanita Miller http://www.streettotheseat.com/2007/11/09/pastor-kerry-mackey-is-leaving-saddleback-valley-community-church-to-pursue-street-to-the-seat-ministries-full-time/#comment-333 Juanita Miller Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:53:20 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/2007/11/09/pastor-kerry-mackey-is-leaving-saddleback-valley-community-church-to-pursue-street-to-the-seat-ministries-full-time/#comment-333 Kerry, So good to see you are doing the Lord's work. It's been a long time, but I remember you as a little boy next door growing up at Gladewater. I live in Lakeland,Florida as well as James Ray, Trina, and Missy. I am also involved with my church, Trinity Baptist Church am playing the piano. James Ray and his wife he has a son that will soon be 7 and adopted his wife's daughter that will soon be 15. Trina and her husband have 1 son that is 12, and Missy has never married she still lives with me. James Ray found Kent on My Space is how we found out that you had just moved to Florida. If you are ever in this area look us up. My email is jmiller431@verizon.net. A Friend in Christ, Juanita Miller Kerry, So good to see you are doing the Lord’s work. It’s been a long time, but I
remember you as a little boy next door growing up at Gladewater. I live in Lakeland,Florida as well as James Ray, Trina, and Missy. I am also involved with
my church, Trinity Baptist Church am playing the piano. James Ray and his wife he
has a son that will soon be 7 and adopted his wife’s daughter that will soon be 15.
Trina and her husband have 1 son that is 12, and Missy has never married she still
lives with me. James Ray found Kent on My Space is how we found out that you had
just moved to Florida. If you are ever in this area look us up. My email is
jmiller431@verizon.net.
A Friend in Christ,
Juanita Miller

]]> Comment on Tim Davis: Christmas Dreaming - NEW RELEASE by Marcia Hammond http://www.streettotheseat.com/2007/12/07/tim-davis-christmas-dreaming-new-release/#comment-330 Marcia Hammond Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:58:01 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/2007/12/07/tim-davis-christmas-dreaming-new-release/#comment-330 I love your singing and music big fan Marcia Hammond I love your singing and music

big fan

Marcia Hammond

]]> Comment on Quoted by the Kentucky Baptist Convention in The Sunday School Revolutionary blog by Marla Saunders http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/06/25/quoted-by-the-kentucky-baptist-convention-in-the-sunday-school-revolutionary-blog/#comment-329 Marla Saunders Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:44:42 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=391#comment-329 Meant to drop by and say hi tonight, Kerry. I like the new haircut...kind of military themed for the holiday! Hope you all are well... Meant to drop by and say hi tonight, Kerry. I like the new haircut…kind of military themed for the holiday! Hope you all are well…

]]> Comment on I have a list of potential ministry partners, “volunteers” who signed up at the Ministry Fair, NOW WHAT? by Kevin http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/05/26/i-have-a-list-of-potential-ministry-partners-volunteers-who-signed-up-at-the-ministry-fair-now-what/#comment-324 Kevin Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:39:35 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=381#comment-324 Very good thoughts. I would add that the act of expressing an interest is important information even if it doesn't pan out this time. Making sure you are able to log their interest in a palce where you and other ministry leaders can see the date and expression of interet is evidence the person is engaged on some level and an indication of the kind of thing that is up their alley. Some of the above tasks might have been executed from that system, but I often find the information is cryptic and difficult to find. In some cases different ministries and events result in different ways of entering the information in the system. Very good thoughts.

I would add that the act of expressing an interest is important information even if it doesn’t pan out this time. Making sure you are able to log their interest in a palce where you and other ministry leaders can see the date and expression of interet is evidence the person is engaged on some level and an indication of the kind of thing that is up their alley.

Some of the above tasks might have been executed from that system, but I often find the information is cryptic and difficult to find. In some cases different ministries and events result in different ways of entering the information in the system.

]]> Comment on Moving from Master Plan to Organic Community- Attractional to Missional by Kerry Mackey http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/05/31/moving-from-master-plan-to-organic-community-attractional-to-missional/#comment-323 Kerry Mackey Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:36:47 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=340#comment-323 Brad, good thoughts. I been working on some crawl, walk, run steps for discipleship and love the "You can do it, we can help." I've been processing in my head the attractional/missional discussion and evaluating what that means for the local church, multi-site campuses, and the standardization/contextualizing for campuses. It has really got me thinking. Thanks for joining the discussion. Pastor Kerry Brad, good thoughts.

I been working on some crawl, walk, run steps for discipleship and love the “You can do it, we can help.”

I’ve been processing in my head the attractional/missional discussion and evaluating what that means for the local church, multi-site campuses, and the standardization/contextualizing for campuses.

It has really got me thinking.

Thanks for joining the discussion.

Pastor Kerry

]]> Comment on Chat with Pastor Kerry Mackey everyday through Facebook and Twitter. by Jessica http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/05/31/chat-with-pastor-kerry-mackey-everyday-through-facebook-and-twitter/#comment-322 Jessica Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:36:38 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=387#comment-322 Kerry...Dan had to say the title of this blog with his best southern Kerry Mackey accent....he thinks he is so funny! Kerry…Dan had to say the title of this blog with his best southern Kerry Mackey accent….he thinks he is so funny!

]]> Comment on Moving from Master Plan to Organic Community- Attractional to Missional by Marla Saunders http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/05/31/moving-from-master-plan-to-organic-community-attractional-to-missional/#comment-321 Marla Saunders Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:51:55 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=340#comment-321 Thanks, Kerry! I will browse through those links. I heard from both Matt and Jim after my blog posts, which I really appreciated. I'm so glad we have you at our church! Thanks, Kerry! I will browse through those links.

I heard from both Matt and Jim after my blog posts, which I really appreciated.

I’m so glad we have you at our church!

]]> Comment on Moving from Master Plan to Organic Community- Attractional to Missional by brad brisco http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/05/31/moving-from-master-plan-to-organic-community-attractional-to-missional/#comment-320 brad brisco Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:00:28 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=340#comment-320 I too loved this book. I wish I had the book in front of me, but I remember appreciating the chapter on "collaboration vs. cooperation." We in the church too often try to talk people into what we are doing rather than really collaborating together. It reminds me of the Home Depot slogan "You can do it, we can help." Unfortunately most of the time we say "We can do it, you can help." I too loved this book. I wish I had the book in front of me, but I remember appreciating the chapter on “collaboration vs. cooperation.” We in the church too often try to talk people into what we are doing rather than really collaborating together. It reminds me of the Home Depot slogan “You can do it, we can help.” Unfortunately most of the time we say “We can do it, you can help.”

]]> Comment on Moving from Master Plan to Organic Community- Attractional to Missional by Kerry Mackey http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/05/31/moving-from-master-plan-to-organic-community-attractional-to-missional/#comment-319 Kerry Mackey Sat, 31 May 2008 20:03:00 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=340#comment-319 Marla, good thoughts. I know Jim and Matt the authors of "Jim and Casper Go to Church". I was with them last fall in Seattle where Tony Steward and I video blogged the entire conference. You can view those videos from my "Video Podcast" link. Search through my site and you will see several blog posts on Jim and Matt as well as an "Audio Podcast" I did with them in San Diego last year. You can also see under categories my "Book Reviews" where I highlight their book last year. Under Blog Links look at "Church Rater" that is a part of what Jim Henderson's "Off the Map" organization runs. Enjoy! Marla, good thoughts.

I know Jim and Matt the authors of “Jim and Casper Go to Church”. I was with them last fall in Seattle where Tony Steward and I video blogged the entire conference. You can view those videos from my “Video Podcast” link.

Search through my site and you will see several blog posts on Jim and Matt as well as an “Audio Podcast” I did with them in San Diego last year.

You can also see under categories my “Book Reviews” where I highlight their book last year.

Under Blog Links look at “Church Rater” that is a part of what Jim Henderson’s “Off the Map” organization runs.

Enjoy!

]]> Comment on Moving from Master Plan to Organic Community- Attractional to Missional by Marla Saunders http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/05/31/moving-from-master-plan-to-organic-community-attractional-to-missional/#comment-318 Marla Saunders Sat, 31 May 2008 18:57:30 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=340#comment-318 I just finished reading it, Kerry. I'm out of town and don't have my copy with me, but I remember thinking that the model of building small groups was much more approachable and realistic. I particularly remember the definition of forced intimacy being akin to rape. Sometimes that's how small groups can feel if you aren't ready for that kind of interaciton. I was also thinking about this book -- Jim and Casper go to Church. An atheist and a Christian visit some of our top churches and give their initial impressions Street to the Seat, so to speak. Definitely a must-read for you. Go check out my posts on it, and then order it from Amazon. It was nothing short of transformational in how I view church. I just finished reading it, Kerry. I’m out of town and don’t have my copy with me, but I remember thinking that the model of building small groups was much more approachable and realistic. I particularly remember the definition of forced intimacy being akin to rape. Sometimes that’s how small groups can feel if you aren’t ready for that kind of interaciton.

I was also thinking about this book — Jim and Casper go to Church. An atheist and a Christian visit some of our top churches and give their initial impressions Street to the Seat, so to speak. Definitely a must-read for you. Go check out my posts on it, and then order it from Amazon. It was nothing short of transformational in how I view church.

]]> Comment on Identifying holes in your Assimilation Strategy by Daryl Eldridge http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/05/16/identifying-holes-in-your-assimilation-strategy/#comment-314 Daryl Eldridge Sat, 17 May 2008 01:51:37 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=372#comment-314 Kerry, Good stuff. Your first point, "1st - don’t think like a Christ follower or church goer," I find is almost impossible for us who have been in church for any length of time to do this. That's why it would be helpful to use your fifth point of involving other people--like the lost. That was what I enjoyed about Jim and Casper go to Church--this pastor got feedback from an unbeliever. So, wouldn't it be helpful to ask a friend or neighbor who is not church friendly to come to your church and then buy them dinner to discuss their perceptions? Kerry,
Good stuff. Your first point, “1st - don’t think like a Christ follower or church goer,” I find is almost impossible for us who have been in church for any length of time to do this. That’s why it would be helpful to use your fifth point of involving other people–like the lost. That was what I enjoyed about Jim and Casper go to Church–this pastor got feedback from an unbeliever. So, wouldn’t it be helpful to ask a friend or neighbor who is not church friendly to come to your church and then buy them dinner to discuss their perceptions?

]]> Comment on The “WE” Principle by Kerry Mackey http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/05/11/the-we-principle/#comment-313 Kerry Mackey Wed, 14 May 2008 02:29:53 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=371#comment-313 Marla, Thanks for the post. We are SO EXCITED to be here too. Marla,

Thanks for the post. We are SO EXCITED to be here too.

]]> Comment on The “WE” Principle by Marla Saunders http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/05/11/the-we-principle/#comment-312 Marla Saunders Mon, 12 May 2008 04:41:26 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=371#comment-312 Good thoughts, Kerry. And some great ideas on team building in there. In case we haven't mentioned it lately, we are so EXCITED to have you on our team. And I mean that in the big, huge WE sense of the word. Hope you all had a happy Mother's Day! Good thoughts, Kerry. And some great ideas on team building in there. In case we haven’t mentioned it lately, we are so EXCITED to have you on our team. And I mean that in the big, huge WE sense of the word.

Hope you all had a happy Mother’s Day!

]]> Comment on New all the way around for the Mackey’s and Street to the Seat by Kerry Mackey http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/05/01/new-all-the-way-around-for-the-mackeys-and-street-to-the-seat/#comment-307 Kerry Mackey Sat, 03 May 2008 14:35:45 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=353#comment-307 Wayne, Thanks for the post. We are really excited about the journey we are on. Praying for you guys as well. Love on the family for us. For those reading this post Wayne Cotton is a ROCK'N Children's Pastor at First Baptist Church Lewisville, Texas. Go learn from him. He is a gift! Wayne,

Thanks for the post. We are really excited about the journey we are on. Praying for you guys as well. Love on the family for us.

For those reading this post Wayne Cotton is a ROCK’N Children’s Pastor at First Baptist Church Lewisville, Texas. Go learn from him. He is a gift!

]]> Comment on New all the way around for the Mackey’s and Street to the Seat by Wayne Cotton http://www.streettotheseat.com/2008/05/01/new-all-the-way-around-for-the-mackeys-and-street-to-the-seat/#comment-306 Wayne Cotton Fri, 02 May 2008 18:58:50 +0000 http://www.streettotheseat.com/?p=353#comment-306 The new site looks great! We've been praying for your move, Stephanie and the boys and the new ministry that God has set before. Florida you are blessed with na amazing family! The new site looks great! We’ve been praying for your move, Stephanie and the boys and the new ministry that God has set before. Florida you are blessed with na amazing family!

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