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One of my passions in kids ministry is trying to reach kids in unique ways. I have always been amazed how some Kids pastors are stuck doing things the same way they always have. I think that is pretty lame. So Ryan Frank and Jim Wideman were gracious enough to ask me to write an […]

Key Thoughts – The bigger your church gets the more important it is that you become a problem solver. Sometimes knowing what NOT to do is as important as what to do. Anytime you delagate without duplication you get weirdness. My Thoughts – I am a huge believer in learning from every stage and every

The goal of every message – clear – concise – compelling Brilliant statement. If we filter all the communications in our church from our web to pulpit presence what a difference that would make.

Media and the church. Reed Dickens said something very interesting he said. The internet and cable TV have created a speed of information that demands transparency. One thing in my opinion the church does not do is leverage new media and manage their brand. 1. Not realizing that what unintentionally do and say they are

Rules of Engagement:The Art of Communication Reed Dickens Reed Dickens is the former White House assistant press secretary. A regular contributor on Larry King Live, and CEO of Outside Eyes, a multi-million dollar consulting firm that specializes in media strategy and crisis management. Big Idea – Goal of communication – To effect behavior – To

Free Book! Reggie Joiners new one. Autographed #kidmin #orange09 I will select the winner tonight at 9pm EST http://bit.ly/m0kMH # Hanging at a park w/ my oldest.excited for #orange09 next week but going to miss my family like crazy. # Free Book! Reggie Joiners new one. Autographed #kidmin #orange09 I will select the winner tonight

Capturing The Hearts of New Parents Kendra Flemming Big Idea – When parents walk in we want them to sense you had them in mind with everything you do. … Finding the right People Focus on the kids – You have a chance today to make an impression on each child as to who God is.

I feel like a 12 year old girl at Jonas Brother Concert. I have realized a boyhood dream to meet John Acuff the author of the Stuff Christians like Blog. He is here at The Orange Conference meeting his peeps. If you haven’t read his blog do it today. One thing that drives me nuts

Growing Small Groups Deeper Chad and Autumn Ward – from Mountain Lake Church Big Idea – If deep meaningful relationships are important in your ministry than you will do what it takes to create them. Key Thoughts – Consistency is the key to life-giving relationships Empower small group leaders to make a difference in the