Here is the review of the best links of 2009’s 9th week. Exponential Network’s Free E-Book Download a free e-book of some of the best leadership posts from around the blogosphere. (via) By 2050, only 10% of Americans will be in church on any given Sunday Based on data collected from more tha...

Sometimes blunt, crude words are the only things that can shock a person out of a rut and motivate him to improve to the next level. This four-part blog series is for the church worker who needs such forthright words. When achieving a goal seems impossible and you are not making any progress, imagin...

Here is the review of the best links of 2009’s 7th week. Nine out of 10 parents swear in front of children The average child hears their mother or father utter six expletives a week.  Two out five 11-year-olds were using swear words at an earlier age, admitting to using them in their everyday...

If you want to attend a church conference this year, there are certainly plenty of options. Here are some that I recommend: Feb 18 :: C3 Creative Church Conference (Grapevine, TX) Learn from speakers and leaders on the cutting edge of creativity and excellence. Cost: $320-$370 Feb 26 :: Catalyst One...

Sometimes blunt, crude words are the only things that can shock a person out of a rut and motivate him to improve to the next level. This four-part blog series is for the church worker who needs such forthright words. So as you do your church work, remember… You deserve to go to hell. SAY WHAT...

Here is the review of the best links of February 5th. Apple’s Design Process Learn how Apple can “get” design when so many other companies try and fail. 4 Things Church Members Want From Their Pastor (1) Your time. (2) Your ear. (3) Your presence. (4) Your prayers. 3 Steps for Maxi...

At Innovation3, John Bishop of Living Hope Church (Vancouver, WA) discussed how to have 20/20 vision. Innovation for the future is less about innovation and more about simplification. To us, our plans sometimes trump God’s purpose. However, it is God’s purpose will ultimately prevail. A ...

Innovation3, Bob Roberts of NorthWood Church (Keller, TX) discussed how we can catch up with the rest of the world. There are two core fundamental ways in which movement and transformation take place in the context of society We know how to help our local church, but we are old school about global m...

At Innovation3, Nancy Ortberg of TeamWorx2 discussed how to be a provocative leader for a dangerous church. Sustainable innovation is imperative because of the gospel. Innovation should not be because of a gimmick but because the gospel of Christ transforms people. Innovation reminds us that the gos...

At Innovation3, Ed Stetzer discussed what does the dangerous church look like in 2010. IN CULTURE The dangerous church over the next few years will have seized economic opportunity. If the current trends continue, some church workers will loose their jobs, and churches will loose money. But more peo...