Category: The Next Generation
Rethink Influence
You are a leader. Regardless of your position, you can be an influencer. Everybody can influence. We can all influence someone somewhere about something. Position does not dictate whether or not we influence. Did you know that there is a current generation of young leaders that are longing to have you invest in them? For [...]
10 Things I’ve Learned from My Mentor, Earl McClellan
Every leader should be mentored and not just by one person, but by several people that lead in a specific field or in their life journey and leadership development. I want to share a few things I’ve learned from my mentor of almost 10 years, Earl McClellan. He serves as an executive pastor at Shoreline [...]
Resources to Move You Forward into 2011
Books that stirred our hearts, DVD’s that motivated us to be more creative, music that brought us closer to God, and charities that let us change the world. These are the resources that impacted our team the most this year and we want to share them with you! Give them as gifts, share them with [...]
Scandalous Grace
Second chances in life and leadership can often be viewed as scandalous. But, if you study the Bible, the message of Grace is scandalous. I mean just think about, without the act of radical grace in our lives we would have no second chances. Without the act of love and grace, why would churches be [...]
Everybody Has A Story by Kelly Mata
I really enjoy hearing peoples stories. You know everybody has one. It always amazes me the journey of where people come from to where they are headed. Everyone wants to share their story with somebody, to be heard, encouraged, to walk away with hope for their future. My small group journey started with a women’s [...]
Origins Project: Live Event in Los Angeles, CA
Saturday I had the privilege to sit for a day in the presence of world changers, most of whom no one has ever heard of. They are business leaders, church leaders, ministry leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, nonprofit pioneers, on the fringe of “normal society.” They are all part of Origins Project, a network of collaborators, “committed [...]
Seth Godin Explains Why You Need A Tribe
In this leadership video, popular author and marketing guru, Seth Godin explains why you need a tribe to impact the world. He is the best-selling author of Tribes: We Need You To Lead Us and The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit and When to Stick. Check out his blog at [...]
C is for CHURCH.com – A Visual Conversation for the Church by Chris Capehart & Micah Davis
Over the past several years some friends and I have found ourselves striving to find ways to enhance community in the church. It’s a passion that we all share and we have given everything we have to it. We’ve had the chance to make friends with people and churches across the country who are creating [...]
The Next Generation Product Almost Never Comes from the Previous Generation
Listen to Andy Stanley, pastor of North Point Community Church in Atlanta, GA as he explains how the next ideas for ministry and the church will be birthed from the folks 25 and under. Your Thoughts?
Is Holographic Preaching the Next Big Trend in the Church?
Since video preaching on multi-site church campuses have proven to be an effective model to reach people and accelerate church growth, there is yet another tool that is stirring another controversy among church leaders and believers. They’re pastors and ministry leaders who use 3D holograms as a means to preach in live worship services. Is [...]
Haiti: How Can We Help? by Tanya Glass
Haiti: How can we help? On January 12, 2010 a 7.0 earthquake hit the southwestern region of the country at Port au Prince. Thousands of people homeless, injured, and killed as a result. Organizations around the world are coming to the help for the country. Click HERE to see all the organizations that are serving [...]
Passion Conference 2010
Catch the Passion 2010 this week, Jan. 2-5, 2010! Thousands of college students from around the nation will be gathering in Atlanta, GA this week to experience one of the greatest movements happening among young adults. One of our friends and contributing writers, Ethan Fisher is on the event location and will be covering a [...]
Remembering The Mission of Christmas
What is the Mission of Christmas? Christmas is not about getting; it’s about giving. It’s not about presents; it’s about people. It’s not about tradition; it’s about the heart. But, most of all, it’s about Jesus, who gave the greatest gift for all of humanity: Love. We live in a consumer culture where everything evolves [...]
5 Reasons Why I Love My Church Pt: 2 (Angelus Temple/Dream Center) by Tanya Glass
In a city that never sleeps, this is the church that never sleeps. Angelus Temple in Los Angeles is my church and I love it. The senior pastor is Matthew Barnett. Matthew started the church 15 years ago. Today the church, along with the Dream Center, is recognized for their contribution to the community. So [...]
Enter the Story: Advent Conspiracy
This holiday season, Christmas is not about consumerism, its about serving people! This season began with worshiping God and loving people. Get involved with Advent Conspiracy this Holiday season. The best time to change the world is during the Christmas Season!
