November 2011
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Doing What is Convenient
“People seldom do what they believe in. They do what is convenient, then repent.” ~ Bob Dylan
How have you and I allowed our convictions, formed around the habits of a life in Jesus, to give way to what is convenient?
What comes to mind?
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July 2011
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June 2011
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Here is the BEST Way to Make Disciples.....
How are you going about making disciples in your ministry context? How effective have you been in seeing disciples made? How are you measuring the effectiveness of your disciple making?
A recent blogger wrote the following article on making disciples using some information from adult learning theory. After you read his article, what would you need to do differently or continue to grow in as...
May 2011
25 posts
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The Portland our Parachuters will Experience
Welcome to Portland Parachuters! Here is what you might see as you engage our context with the gospel? Thanks for giving your summer to the people and communities of Portland.
Enjoy your stay…..
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What is keeping you from visiting Portland and considering planting your missional life here? Come join us in sowing the gospel in 20-minute communities throughout...
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The Portland Parachute Project: June 1-July 31
THE BIG IDEA…..
The Portland Parachute Project is a spiritual adventure designed to deploy collegiate students and young adults into strategic 20-minute communities throughout Portland to experience firsthand the realities of church planting activities while cultivating the “spiritual soil” of a community in preparation for starting new churches.
Our Missionary participants will be...
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What Do Tribbles and Missional Communities Have in...
If you have ever watched Star Trek, than perhaps, you remember the episode with the Tribbles. These Tribbles multiplied profusely. Why? Because they were born pregnant and here is the similarity I would like to make with Missional Communities.
Missional Communities must be BORN pregnant and ready to reproduce — MULTIPLY. (says Neil Cole).
When you BIRTH a missional community the...
Facebook Tactics for Non-Profits
Here are three ways to use FB for your non-profit:
1. Use Status Updates to Be Persistent and Engaging
2. Use Events to Drive Awareness.
3. Use Apps to Publicly Track Your Goals
Read more here at: http://ping.fm/eqjdc
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Portland Fourth for Fitness
Another reason to live in the Portland Metro, you will be fit.
Portland ranked fourth behind Minneapolis/St. Paul, Washington D.C. and Boston out of the top 50 most populous metro cities.
Like you needed another reason to come to Portland and sow the gospel to see new churches started!
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Answers to 7 of the Most Frequently Asked...
Why missional and why missional communities? In Portland OR (sendPortland) we have to innovate how the church forms and organizes itself to proclaim the good news found in Jesus Christ to reach the population not currently “attracted” to the church. Innovation says, “How do we as a community of Jesus followers live in this world while expanding Christ’s Kingdom who is...
Watching golf on TV ALWAYS reminds me SUMMER does exist in other parts of the United States in MAY. I’m ready to welcome summer in Portland OR. Summers are awesome in the NW. They just take forever to get here!
ARE THERE CHURCH MULTIPLICATION MOVEMENTS IN NORTH...
Good read from Neil Cole….Neil is connected to Church Multiplication Associaties.
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One quote I found interesting: “There is definitely a movement in North America, but is there a Church Planting Movement (CPM)? I’m hearing a lot about the organic church movement lately because it has become very noticeable. Recently Newsweek, Associated Press and Time...
Leadership Is Dead......
Notable quotes from the book, LEADERSHIP IS DEAD: HOW INFLUENCE IS REVIVING IT by Jeremie Kubicek,
“In some people leadership is more than dead, it is non-existent. You see, those who lead for their personal status, wealth or ego have no true influence in the lives of others. They may have authority, but people are not following them with loyalty or respect. Leadership is dead in these types of...
What is Vital to a Gospel Movement in the City?
As our churches consider their opportunity to work together. Tim Keller, pastor in New York, offers these thoughts as it pertains to seeing the gospel expand through Kingdom partnerships in the city:
1. Kingdom-centered united prayer across the churches in the city
2. Specialty evangelistic ministries, especially campus ministries and youth ministries
3. Justice & Mercy initiatives
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Real Time vs. Slow Time and the Case for Sane Work...
Interesting read from by Jason Fried on the weblog 37signals……
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What is the MISSION of the Church?
I just recently read an article posted by Todd Rhoades titled, Small Groups are No Cure.
He quotes Kevin Dougherty, an assistant professor in Baylor’s department of sociology, who says, “Simply having a small group program in a church is no guarantee of success.” He goes on to say, “what matters is that the groups meet regularly; that members trust one another enough to divulge...
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Aspiring to Lead
Whether you are starting up or already established. These simple disciplines from Richard Branson may help you along the journey.
1. Take notes. Observe what is happening in your organization and use these notes as action steps to better your organization. This is your “to do” list. Neglect this list and neglect your organization. Address these issue in line with your core...
April 2011
9 posts
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Planting the Gospel in 20 Minute Communities in...
Recently the following statistics where published in a study from a Barna report by Dr. Warren Bird of Leadership Network:
*Cities with the largest share of unchurched adults (polled as: had not been to a religious worship service in the last 6 months) – PORTLAND (PDX) came in # 3 at 42% just behind San Francisco at 44% and Portland, Maine at 43%
*Cities with the lowest share of...
People Group Map
Where is your Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and world? Check this interactive map out….
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Ain't No Grave.....
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Equipping Others
What are the necessary skills to plant a church or equip others? If you made a list, what would be in your top 10?
Felicity Dale, author and blogger, asked this question and compiled the following list:
1. Teaching others to proclaim the Gospel.
2. Helping people learn how to share their story with others.
3. How to lead others to the Lord.
4. Interacting with God’s word.
5. The...
How Do You Hire New Staff?
I’ve noticed several post in this group requesting both paid and volunteer staff. It has been said, “hire slow - fire fast.” What is the process you use in hiring staff? What criteria do you follow?
Here are some suggestions:
1. Look for character and integrity first.
2. Look for a person who beliefs align with the organization.
3. Look for someone who is both...
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Smartest, Dumbest, and Best Practices in Church...
Recent post on EdStetzer.com has him answering some question on Church Planting…..
Question: What is the SMARTEST things being done in Church Planting? His answer: “Plant a church that at the very beginning plans on planting other churches.” My answer: Changing the metrics of measuring church planting (success/health) from, “How many are you attracting Sunday...
Sabbath Rhythm
Are you taking time to live in the rhythm of the grace gift of Sabbath? God provided us a rhythm of work and rest. God wants us to create, manage, steward, work BUT he also wants us to CEASE-to find our rest in Him.
Resting in Him, for one day, teaches us some valuable things about our relationship with God and ourself:
1. You and I can trust God in our rest. We are creative people. We...
Reminder about your invitation from Wesley Hughes
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Convert vs. Converse
Here is an interesting article in regards to converting onlookers to donors using Social Media.
The author presents the following conclusion:
“You can’t use Facebook and Twitter to covert people into anything. But you can find people who are already passionate and have conversations with them…..And if the conversations have been valuable for them, and they truly believe in what...
March 2011
17 posts
Reminder about your invitation from Wesley Hughes
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“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you...”
Oregon Church Gives Beyond an Offering to Annie
Watch the video here…..
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The New Lighter, Leaner Me
I’ve been working hard since Christmas trying to reduce my waistline. I’ve held my calorie intake down to 1800/day, eating less calories at meals, eating more often (6x a day) and eating healthier meals.
I’ve also increased my aerobic activity. I’m walking several miles a day. With rising gas prices, it is easier to walk to the store for example and reduce my...
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