July 2010
2 posts
The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools -...
Friends, We believe that Oklahoma City can be transformed by the Son of God, the Spirit of God, and the People of God. We are committed to encourage and challenge the Church to remember its mission to meet the needs of our community. Our role is to network and mobilize the Church to strategically partner together on behalf of the poor and forgotten among us. The Foundation for Oklahoma City...
August Network Lunch - Tuesday, August 3rd
We believe that Oklahoma City can be transformed by the Son of God, the Spirit of God, and the People of God. We are committed to encourage and challenge the Church to remember its mission to meet the needs of our community. Our role is to network and mobilize the Church to strategically partner together on behalf of the poor and forgotten among us. A wonderful relational network is forming. I...
June 2010
13 posts
July Network Lunch Reminder - Tuesday, July 6th
We believe that Oklahoma City can be transformed by the Son of God, the Spirit of God, and the People of God. We are committed to encourage and challenge the Church to remember its mission to meet the needs of our community. Our role is to network and mobilize the Church to strategically partner together on behalf of the poor and forgotten among us. A wonderful relational network is forming. I...
Leadership Essentials: The Unglamorous Leader |... →
Two great quotes from the post linked in the heading. What are your thoughts on leadership?
Some think being a leader is a glamorous thing. Lots of fame, fortune, and access to “hidden secrets”. The reality of leadership is much different and lacks the excitement that many seek.
Leadership is no different than any other role within a team. It requires executing on common, everyday tasks.
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Wanting to be VS doing via Jesus Hates Papyrus →
Instant classic in my book! It’s all about the doing. Hit the link for the full post.
When I was a kid I wanted to be a fireman when I grew up…or a superhero. But I like my sleep, and not even close to being in shape to fight fires…or villains.
Later in life I thought I might want to be a teacher. Then I realized I really just wanted the summers off.
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Canceling Church To Do Good | Church Marketing... →
Obviously, I LOVE it when churches partner with one another for the GOOD of the city. I also love the concept of canceling church to BE the church. It rattles the religious and leaves people without excuse to get out there and sweat a bit. :P
West Ridge Church along with 77 other churches in the Atlanta area are canceling Sunday services the weekend of July 23-25 in order to do community service...
“Psalm 127:2 says, “It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest,...”
– Why burning the candle at both ends is sin. Great thoughts by Adrian Warnock and John Piper.
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Using Google Docs for Sign-up Forms and Surveys «... →
There are many FREE solutions out there to problems we face in the administration of ministry everyday. Vendors are contacting us all the time, trying to get us to sign up and PAY for some specialized service that can actually be taken care of for free!
How about using Google Docs for sign-up forms? (remember, the full link IS the title)
When a person completes the form, their info is...
What are your thoughts on bringing a secret... →
Greg Atkinson goes into churches and takes notes on all the details you might be overlooking on a typical Sunday. I’d like to know your thoughts on the practice. In your opinion, should churches spend money on this? Is this a service you’d be willing to employ? Below is a quote from his site. (remember, the title of the post IS the link to the other site)
I’m confident that I will...
5 Keys for Teams « Brad Lomenick →
I love working on a team and am fortunate enough to have fantastic partners. It’s not a secret though, being on a team means working with people who have different opinions. We’re not living in the day of the Lone Ranger Pastor any more, so how can we keep the unity? Brad Lomenick has five simple keys, I posted one, hit the link to see the rest. (the titles of posts are the links to...
Direction of this blog
So, I’ve been torn on how to best focus these words. Do I post only Oklahoma items? Only church leadership tips? I’ve struggled with finding my “voice” in these posts but I’ve finally decided what to do.
One of my favorite blogs is Daring Fireball where John Gruber posts links and short quotes from around the web, he then adds his thoughts on relevant issues in his...
July Network Lunch - Tuesday, July 6th
We believe that Oklahoma City can be transformed by the Son of God, the Spirit of God, and the People of God. We are committed to encourage and challenge the Church to remember its mission to meet the needs of our community. Our role is to network and mobilize the Church to strategically partner together on behalf of the poor and forgotten among us. What would it look like if the Church of...
May 2010
3 posts
Network Lunch Reminder - Tuesday, June 1st
We believe that Oklahoma City can be transformed by the Son of God, the Spirit of God, and the People of God. We are committed to encourage and challenge the Church to remember its mission to meet the needs of our community. Our role is to network and mobilize the Church to strategically partner together on behalf of the poor and forgotten among us. We will be gathering for lunch at the City...
Network Lunch - Tuesday, June 1st
We believe that Oklahoma City can be transformed by the Son of God, the Spirit of God, and the People of God. We are committed to encourage and challenge the Church to remember its mission to meet the needs of our community. Our role is to network and mobilize the Church to strategically partner together on behalf of the poor and forgotten among us. A wonderful relational network has formed...
Shiloh Summer Camp
We believe that Oklahoma City can be transformed by the Son of God, the Spirit of God, and the People of God. We are committed to encourage and challenge the Church to remember its mission to meet the needs of our community. Our role is to network and mobilize the Church to strategically partner together on behalf of the poor and forgotten among us. I want to take this opportunity to connect...
April 2010
9 posts
Network Lunch Reminder - Tuesday, May 4th
We believe that Oklahoma City can be transformed by the Son of God, the Spirit of God, and the People of God. We are committed to encourage and challenge the Church to remember its mission to meet the needs of our community. Our role is to network and mobilize the Church to strategically partner together on behalf of the poor and forgotten among us. A wonderful relational network has formed over...
Covenant Presbyterian Church and The Children’s...
This was Covenant’s third year to participate in ShareFest and our mission project focused on The Children’s Center in Bethany.
Covenant volunteered to help The Center with weeding their courtyards and front entrance, but Saturday’s rain made it impossible to complete our primary goal.
However, the family and friends of Covenant came through with the following: two members made eight...
“Got a few great emails, now tell us your Sharefest stories on Facebook.”
– Let’s Connect - Sharefest Facebook Page
Sharefest Follow Up / Network Lunch - Tuesday, May...
We believe that Oklahoma City can be transformed by the Son of God, the Spirit of God, and the People of God. We are committed to encourage and challenge the Church to remember its mission to meet the needs of our community. Our role is to network and mobilize the Church to strategically partner together on behalf of the poor and forgotten among us. Sharefest 2010 was an overwhelming success. We...
Great reports
It was exciting to follow the results of Sharefest via Twitter and now we have emails coming in too. Thought I’d share one of them with ya’.
After the Fact: Approximately 30 Lakeside volunteers descended on Skyline Urban Ministry’s Mckee Center on S. 15th to sort clothes, fit free prom dresses for young ladies, build shelves, clean closets, clean inside & out, do yard work...
Sharefest Spotlight: City Care's Pershing Center
On Saturday, April 17th, churches like yours across Oklahoma City are invited to take part in Sharefest, a one-day blitz of service. Each church is encouraged to select a project that will be of significance to the surrounding community - one act of kindness that blesses families, neighborhoods, or schools. Every year we invite non-profit organizations and compassionate ministries to submit a...
Sharefest Spotlight: YWCA
On Saturday, April 17th, churches like yours across Oklahoma City are invited to take part in Sharefest, a one-day blitz of service. Each church is encouraged to select a project that will be of significance to the surrounding community - one act of kindness that blesses families, neighborhoods, or schools. Every year we invite non-profit organizations and compassionate ministries to submit a...
One Day, And Then Another
When you start looking for GOOD things to do, you’ll find them. The sheer volume of need in your community may be overwhelming at first. Take a deep breath! Remember that you are not alone. This is about team work, and you should encourage your friends to join you in the effort of reaching out to the community. Remember that there are only so many hours in a day. Don’t fill those hours...
ShareFest Spotlight: Positive Tomorrows
On Saturday, April 17th, churches like yours across Oklahoma City are invited to take part in Sharefest, a one-day blitz of service. Each church is encouraged to select a project that will be of significance to the surrounding community - one act of kindness that blesses families, neighborhoods, or schools. Every year we invite non-profit organizations and compassionate ministries to submit a...
March 2010
19 posts
Child Care Center "Spring Cleaning"
Love to see people work together in this great city! Two amazing groups, one from Frontline and one from St. John’s Missionary Baptist are teaming up to help out Emerson Alternative School.
The Project: ChildCare Center “Spring Cleaning” 1) Cleanup playground area - remove leaves and debris, trim trees, clean along fencelines, rake & turn sandbox, plant flowers in flower bed...
ShareFest Spotlight: Dorothy Day Center
On Saturday, April 17th, churches like yours across Oklahoma City are invited to take part in Sharefest, a one-day blitz of service. Each church is encouraged to select a project that will be of significance to the surrounding community - one act of kindness that blesses families, neighborhoods, or schools. Every year we invite non-profit organizations and compassionate ministries to submit a...
Sharefest 2010 - Let's Pray Before We Go!
Over the past several years, more than one hundred fifty churches and thousands of citizens have come together to participate in Sharefest. I am greatly encouraged by the response of the local Church to address the needs of our City. Sharefest has been instrumental in mobilizing the faith community to make Oklahoma City a better place to live for all people in Jesus’ name. Each year,...
Fighting for Women Worldwide - Saturday, March...
Friends,
We believe that Oklahoma City can be transformed by the Son of God, the Spirit of God, and the People of God. We are committed to encourage and challenge the Church to remember its mission to meet the needs of the community. Our role is to network and mobilize the Church to strategically partner together on behalf of the poor and forgotten among us. I am very excited to take this...
The Mesta Park Missional Community of Skyline...
Kristi Hayes with the Mesta Park Missional Community of Skyline Church is hosting a project. I thought you might want to see how you could help out!
We have developed relationships with these ladies and one lady in particular Dennescia. One way we would like to serve her is providing her an inviting place she can come home to each day. Dennescia has a son named Justice and we would like to spruce...
Litter Clean Up
Project: Litter Clean Up You pick the location in your area and OKC Beautiful will empower you with what you need to clean up public places and rid the community of litter. Contact: Sherri at 525-8822 Website: okcbeautiful.com
WatchLook at all the projects cropping up, red pins need your help. Click the pin and hit up the contact listed to see how you can be involved on April 17th!
You Are Texting Who? A Conversation You Need to... →
Rhett Smith has been knocking it out of the park lately! Hit the link for a fantastic article.
(the title is the link)
So When Did You First Realize You Were Addicted to... →
You ever read a really great book? So great that you just want to underline all of it?
That’s how I felt about this article that I came across some time last week, Obsessed with smartphones, oblivious to the here and now — and to be honest…it freaked me out a bit.
Since I am someone who loves technology and online social media I think it’s easy to overlook some of its faults. Since I have been...
“If we all did as Jesus did when he helped the poor, we wouldn’t need the...”
– Jerry Falwell, Jr.
do you agree with this statement?
April Network Lunch - Wednesday, April 7th
We believe that Oklahoma City can be transformed by the Son of God, the Spirit of God, and the People of God. We are committed to encourage and challenge the Church to remember its mission to meet the needs of the community. Our role is to network and mobilize the Church to strategically partner together on behalf of the poor and forgotten among us. We will be gathering for lunch at The Spero...
“At least 70 percent of pastors in the United States claim they have no friends.”
– H.B. London head of pastoral ministries at Focus on the Family
Gang, don’t let this be you. Join us the first Tuesday of each month. Details to be posted on the where, but the when is always 11:45.
corn, dirty water, & jet fuel… | Catalyst →
Click the title for photos and details of this amazing trip into Kenya. Warning, a beautiful story unfolds.
That’s all you need for Mathare whiskey, the powerful potion of escape for so many calling Mathare home. We walked past the brewery and found out that it costs only 25 cents to get drunk on this crudely prepared booze.
The Mathare slum is the most congested and dangerous slum in...
Forgiveness Is Not A Simple Act « Confessions of a... →
Wanted to share a post from a frequented blog that meant a lot to me personally. Ministry can be difficult, shoot, life can be difficult, we all get that! Here’s the rub, all those difficulties can’t make us bitter. To not be bitter we must learn the fine art of forgiveness.
This post even outlines some books to check out if you are dealing with this. Check it.
Follow the Leader: More Jesus, Less Personality... →
Love this article from Church Marketing Sucks!
Every church’s brand has a face. And that face belongs to its head pastor. Yes, other components help define the brand: its logo, its graphic standards, its facility, its style of worship. But I’d argue a growing number of churches’ outward identities are inextricably wrapped up in the humanity behind the pulpit.
Hit this link for the rest of the...
February 2010
14 posts
Network Lunch Reminder - Tuesday, March 2nd
We believe that Oklahoma City can be transformed by the Son of God, the Spirit of God, and the People of God. We are committed to encourage and challenge the Church to remember its mission to meet the needs of the community. Our role is to network and mobilize the Church to strategically partner together on behalf of the poor and forgotten among us. There are a handful of things that I’d...
A Home In Haiti - OKC Tent Drive
I must confess that I have become a bit obsessed by the recent tragedy in Haiti. It saddens me greatly, but to merely feel sadness is not enough. The earthquake in Haiti was a “Grievous Sacred Moment.” There is an appropriate response. I have been wrestling with what that response may be. My fear is that we will forget. “Moses spoke of the need to constantly tell the...
