May 2009 - Posts
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INTERVIEW WITH SINGER, SONGWRITER JOSH WISLON
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INTERVIEW WITH SINGER, SONGWRITER JOSH WISLON “Savior, please take my hand. I work so hard, I live so fast. I try to be so tough. But I'm just not strong enough. I can't do this alone, God I need You to hold on to me.” When I heard those words...
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Praying for Wonder
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We are hoping and praying for God to move in mighty ways at Wonder, this June's arts conference. We believe in the power of God to change us, so that we can be a part of change in His world. We are less than two weeks out & we would like to invite...
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DISINVITING TEAM MEMBERS
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I just got off the phone with an arts leader from a church in western Canada. He is trying to take his music worship team to the next level and believes that some of the faithful current team members do not possess the music skill required. Of course...
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Interview with Video Director, TJ Friesen
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TJ is a part of the staff at Community Christian Church in Naperville, IL. He serves as the Video Director, where for the last three years they have produced a wide variety of videos. The team last year won the Best Video honor at the Arts Conference...
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American Idolatry
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Well finally we can continue on in our lives. The new prince of reality TV has been crowned in Kris Allen. With a staggering 100 million votes, this year’s American Idol broke its previous records. The result show was the buzz around the office, talk...
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FRIENDSHIP NOT OPTIONAL
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I'm speaking next weekend on the pursuit of friendship in our church services - so I've definitely got friendship in the forefront of my mind. I am working hard to be sure the message has urgency, and doesn't just feel like a casual, lightweight...
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GOD AT WORK IN BRAZIL
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As I write, Rory Noland is teaching over 300 church artists and pastors here in Sao Paulo, Brazil. We have experienced such an outpouring of God's power in this 2 day event. I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to cast vision for the power...
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“Spiritual Eroticism” and Worship Planning
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I found Scot McKnight’s article last week about “Spiritual Eroticism” really challenging , says Kelly Dolan. Kelly helps run IMAGO , a Chicago-based company helping church leaders re-think the way we gather, learn and worship. Part of IMAGO’s efforts...
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LAST CALL
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The entries for this year's Film Festival have been pouring in. Thanks to all of you who have sent things. For those of you who haven't yet, submissions are due Monday, May 18. For more information, go to the Film Festival page on the WONDER site...
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OFF TO SERVE CHURCH ARTISTS IN BRAZIL
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I fly tonight with Rory Noland to Sao Paulo, Brazil where we have the privilege of leading a 2-day Arts event. I've never been to South America before, though I've met many of the Brazilian church artists who have made their way to my church for...
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BOOMERS STEP ASIDE?
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Last week's edition of Newsweek magazine included a 2-page article at the very back, written by long-time columnist Anna Quindlen. For 9 years, Anna has been writing "The Last Word" piece every other week for that magazine. While I don't...
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Creative Leadership from the 23rd century
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I enjoyed a weekend of watching Star Trek not once but twice. It’s been over 15 years since the valiant crew of the original Starship Enterprise had sought out new life forms and civilizations. It was worth the wait. It is sure to please both long time...
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A Challenging Combination
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Families. The best of them are challenging. They can bring the best out of you and easier than we would care to admit they can bring the worst out of us. Families & ministry. There is a challenging combination. Both incredibly wonderful. Both incredibly...
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Checking In
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I'm still thinking about the message this weekend ... because I was producing the services this weekend I heard the message 3 times. The phrase I am still wrestling with is "Let's be real clear, we are doing this for Christ." I think...
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Star Trek: Mission Impossible
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This is my ‘pre-blog’ blog about the new Star Trek movie by JJ Abrams opening Friday. I wanted to capture some thoughts down BEFORE I see this highly anticipated movie. Don't worry, no spoilers here. I have been a huge Star Trek fan since a little...
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