I think most people want to know how to be a better leader. I ran across some great thoughts from from David Santistevan so I thought I would share. Although this was written to worship leaders, I think it applies to any kind of leader: How do you stay sharp as a worship leader? You … Continue reading 3 Ways Great Leaders Stay Sharp
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What A Difference 12 Months Make!
As I looked back over the last 12 months, I was amazed at all that God had done in our lives! He has proved himself faithful and walked with us through the dark nights and been there with us as we celebrated new life and growth and change. A few of the big changes in the … Continue reading What A Difference 12 Months Make!
Good Friday
I've always liked the comic strip "B.C." In a very succinct way, here's why we call it "Good Friday."
Rob Bell Continues to Sadden Me
I am for fidelity. I am for love, whether it's a man and woman, a woman and a woman, a man and a man. -Rob Bell I used to be a huge Rob Bell fan. In fact, he was my "pastor from a distance" for a while. A few years ago, I was working at a … Continue reading Rob Bell Continues to Sadden Me
Chosen Over Passion or Hillsong
You can tell Easter is just around the corner; everyone is releasing their new worship albums! This month both Passion and Hillsong released new albums. Instead of picking them up- I decided to get the first offering from the new partnership between Mars Hill Church and Tooth and Nail Records. The band Citizens is one … Continue reading Chosen Over Passion or Hillsong
Drummer Don’t Play Melodies
Steve Goold is a killer drummer who plays for Owl City, as well as lots of other great artists. I had the chance to play with him a couple times and it was always a treat. He shares some great thoughts on drumming: Every now and then I hear the super intellectual artsy types talk … Continue reading Drummer Don’t Play Melodies
Book Review: Forgotten God
Forgotten God by Francis Chan: I read his more famous book, Crazy Love, a couple of years ago and had really mixed feelings about it. I have a few friends who loved Crazy Love and that book literally changed their lives. I struggled with it and thought Chan was taking some potshots at American Christians … Continue reading Book Review: Forgotten God
Jesus’ Favorite Singer
I thought this was brilliant. So often we place Christian celebrity singers on such a big pedestal. I'm not against famous people or anything- but I think this helps with perspective: This reminds me of one of the chapters in the book The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. If you haven't read that book yet- … Continue reading Jesus’ Favorite Singer
Its Been A Wild Ride
This past Sunday our church went multi-site and we had over 200 people connecting or reconnecting with God! Less than two years ago, we felt God call our family to move from Denver, CO to Madison, WI to help change the spiritual climate of this city by planting churches. It has been a wild ride! … Continue reading Its Been A Wild Ride
10 Real Reasons Pastors Quit
More than 1,700 pastors leave the ministry every month. Wow. I ran across this blog that shared some reasons why good pastors leave the ministry: Here are 10 common reasons pastors quit too soon. 1. Discouragement. Fifty percent of pastors report feeling so discouraged they would leave the ministry if they could. Complaints speak louder … Continue reading 10 Real Reasons Pastors Quit
ERIK LINDEEN 