I’m deleting all anonymous comments or comments left with fake email addresses. I welcome the discussion and the disagreement, but if you can’t play by the rules of engagement then you’re not going to be included in the conversation.
Questions and Answers
The Chronicle has posted the interviews they did with some of us who are quoted in the article. My portion of the interview is below. Can you tell many how many people attended the workshop last year (I understand typical attendance is 10,000-15,000)? Also, do you expect Sunset’s decision to affect attendance this year? Over […]
February 16, 2006 by 14 Comments
A Shift Away from Soul-Winning?
In a recent article in the Christian Chronicle, Truitt Adair and John Reese said that the reason their respective organizations won?t be participating in the workshop this year is because of a “shift away from a soul-winning emphasis.” (Update: Read John Reese’s apology here) When the Chronicle asked me to respond to Adair?s comment, I […]
February 15, 2006 by 26 Comments
Can I Get a Witness?
I’m thinking of switching our home phone over to Vonage internet phone service. Anybody out there care to give a testimony about it? vonage
January 25, 2006 by 17 Comments
81?!
Kobe’s 81 points last night is more significant and impressive than Wilt’s 100. Wilt was a man among boys. No telling how many of his points came off of dunks. Kobe’s points were scored from all over the court. Unbelievable. Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain
January 23, 2006 by 10 Comments
Why We Love Jack Bauer
I’ve never missed an episode of “24.” From the very first season, I’ve been a fan of Jack Bauer. After the gut-wrenching four hour premiere earlier this week I’ve been meditating on exactly what it is that makes Jack Bauer so compelling to me and to so many of my friends. Especially surprising to me […]
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Article in the Christian Chronicle
The Christian Chronicle has an article online about the Tulsa Workshop and other events that are including both Churches of Christ and Christian Churches this year. It’s a good summary of various viewpoints. My hat’s off to Bobby Ross. Well done.
January 17, 2006 by
The Logic of Evangelism
Yesterday at the Tulsa Emergent Cohort we talked about evangelism. I tried to stoke the conversation by bringing some quotes from one of the best books on evangelism I’ve read: The Logic of Evangelism by William J. Abraham. What is especially striking is the way in which the gospel of the kingdom initially spread. It […]
January 13, 2006 by 4 Comments
Equipping is Not Delegating
Here are some important words from R. Paul Stevens that I return to every couple of months because I need this reminder: Equipping is not delegating. Pastors think they are equipping the laity when they delegate certain parts of their ministry to laypersons. For example, a pastor my not personally enjoy doing premarital counseling, so […]
January 11, 2006 by 5 Comments
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons