Category Archives: Leadership

The Weaker Brother Isn’t Always the Youngest

In 1st Corinthians there are two major discussions on Christian freedom. The basic rule of both discussion is that whatever we do as believers, we do not cause another believer (with a weaker conscience) to stumble. Whenever I was reminded … Continue reading

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“A CEO Just Like The Other Nations”

Every once in awhile I come across a book with ideas that resonate deeply with me and shape me. I recently read a book by Joseph Hellerman called When the Church Was a Family Not only did I read it, … Continue reading

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Gospel-Centric Praxeology

Two people can be practicing the same exact practice but their motives or the driving force behind the practice can be completely different. For example, during a worship service one person might be signing out of genuine love for God … Continue reading

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Building Community

I’ve been wrestling with the question, “how do you build a community out of a group of people?” For what it’s worth or if anyone cares, here are my thoughts: Community is built through shared conflict, goal, affiliation, or interests. … Continue reading

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Preaching the Law and Gospel

I’m not very good at keeping this blog up. Part of it is because I’ve recently been blogging for a community blog called Endangered Leadership. I’ve been pretty regular at that site. Anyway, I wanted to re-post a blog entry … Continue reading

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Be The Church – Inspired by New Hope LA

My friend Dan is one of the campus pastors at New Hope L.A. A couple of days ago he wrote an announcement on his blog here. He announced that New Hope L.A. would be closing it’s door down for one … Continue reading

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Interview with Joel Comiskey

Pastor Joel Comiskey is the Pastor of a church plant in Moreno Valley. He’s was a missionary to South American and successfully saw how the cell group system thrived there. He’s done extensive studies on Cell Groups and Cell Ministries. … Continue reading

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Practical Ways of Helping the Homeless This Holiday Season

Last year I took a Social Justice class at Life Pacific College (highly recommended for anyone). A major part of the class was to present a variety of social issues that plague our world. Everything from clean water to child … Continue reading

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Jesus Needs Celebrity Endorsements?

“Did you hear?!?! [Fill in the name of a celebrity] is a Christian!” Whether it be Bono from U2,  Vanness Wu from F4, MC Jin former Ruff Ryder, MC Hammer, or even George W. Bush; why does it seem that … Continue reading

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Death of the Big Conference

At one point of history, conferences were like the high holy days of the evangelical world. More recently, big conferences with big speakers, big budgets, big budgets, big venues, and big hype seem to be coming to an end. After attending NYWC09, the reality of the death of big conferences seems to be immanent. Continue reading

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