When I speak in churches I meet Christians who happen to be CrossFitters. When I’m working out I meet CrossFitters who happen to be Christians. In both instances, we talk about the difference CrossFit has made in our lives. We tell our transformation stories and show off our “before” and “after” pictures on our phones. […]
Show Me Your “Before” and “After” Photos Part 2
Read Part One God’s foolproof marketing campaign for getting the word out about his plan for the world is to give every believer a head-turning set of “before” and “after” photos from their lives. This is the greatest argument a follower of Jesus can make for the validity of the gospel. This is who I […]
July 6, 2011 by 8 Comments
Show Me Your “Before” and “After” Photos Part 1
***** I love the church. I love her so much she drives me crazy. I’ve given my adult life to helping churches make hard, necessary changes so they can do a better a job of accomplishing their mission. My efforts have led to tremendous frustration for both myself and for the churches I’ve served. This […]
July 5, 2011 by 6 Comments
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons