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Church meets on local pub? Its about time!

Jason Meredith — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:06:02 +0000

Some things can be confusing when one is living in a Christian bubble. Here is a church that has figured some things out and stepped out of that bubble. http://ag.org/top/News/index_articledetail.cfm?targetBay=c97d4d5c-a325-4921-9a9e-e9fbddd9cdce&ModID=2&Process=DisplayArticle&RSS_RSSContentID=18090&RSS_OriginatingChannelID=1184&RSS_OriginatingRSSFeedID=3359&RSS_Source

A little less talk and alot more action!

Jason Meredith — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:23:59 +0000

Survey Finds Lots of Spiritual Dialogue But Not Much Change. The explosion of communications devices and technology in the past decade has substantially expanded the amount of public dialogue related to all kinds of issues, including religion…

http://www.barna.org/transformation-articles/433-survey-finds-lots-of-spiritual-dialogue-but-not-much-change

What Evangelism is Not! Another great article from Lifeway.

Jason Meredith — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:15:55 +0000

Evangelism is not … 1. Evangelism is not denominational renewal, reconstruction or even de-construction. Sometimes these are necessary to advance the cause of evangelism, but they are not evangelism. Denominations and ecclesiastical structures need occasional, healthy upheaval. But unless we’re careful we may end up thinking that one more meeting and a new way of doing things constitutes evangelism…

http://www.lifeway.com/article/170523/

Religion more important to people in poor countries than rich, surveys reveal

Jason Meredith — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:02:45 +0000

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/religion.more.important.to.people.in.poor.countries.than.rich.surveys.reveal/26613.htm

Could it be that Barna and Stetzer are on to something?

Jason Meredith — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:25:29 +0000

It seems as though the American church continues on its path despite the fact that things are changing. Some are catching it and becoming missional at the core resulting in effectively transforming their communities while others plod along hoping to see growth and getting discouraged, and even some closing their doors. That doesent have to happen.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111704575355311122648100.html?mod=googlenews_wsj#articleTabs%3Darticle

The Exchange: Transforming Community

Jason Meredith — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:53:33 +0000

Ed Stetzer and the Transformational Church. Here are a few thoughts on church life I think are vital to understanding the culture of a church that transforms thier community. There are some clearly defined differences in those that are truly involved in thier communities. Do we need to re think some things in our ministries?

http://www.lifeway.com/article/170321/

What’s In, What’s Out in Leadership

Jason Meredith — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:24:20 +0000

Interesting thoughts on leadership and the current church model by Brad Lomenick. As a leader it seems like culture is changing at an incredible pace. These are some great things to think about as we move forward.

A few Random thoughts on What’s In and What’s Out in Leadership:

Command and Control is out.

Management by position is out.

Wait until you’re “old enough” to really lead is out.

Top Down Hierarchy structure is out.

Power as the ultimate expression of leadership is out.

One career in one industry with one employer in one location is out.

Check out more @ http://bradlomenick.com/2010/07/25/whats-in-whats-out-in-leadership/

Where are they now?

Jason Meredith — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:16:57 +0000

I was sitting in my office listening to some worship music one afternoon when I had one of those moments. You know, those moments where you begin to think about what really matters. As I listened to the songs they reminded me of the incredible moments our students had at camp over the years. My mind began to review the bus ride home where I overheard students talking about changing their world. The statement was made that “this year is going to be different”. I remember as their faces flashed before my eyes that over the years we had seen over 1000 students come through our ministry and yet I could not answer the question for a large number of them. Some were students that I truly believe had an authentic experience. They were engaged in worship, prayer, campus clubs, and discipleship classes. They appeared to be on track on their spiritual journey and well on their way to a deeper spiritual walk. The question that began to break my heart as I sat with tears streaming from my face was a tough question I think we all need to honestly ask ourselves. We have all had those students. They walked away from God and the church. These are the students that at one time God entrusted to us to shepherd. The answer is not a simple one. There are many factors in finding the answer and there is no program that will fix it. This question has many pieces to what seems to be the puzzle we all want to solve. Is there a a missing piece. What could we do to finish it, or at least bring it into focus? What if those moments they had turned into movements in their lives? The question we have to answer is Where are They Now?