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I guess my mom did a good job of teaching me to share.
I know my blog may seem like a contest lately with all of the different giveaways I’ve been doing, but I’m happy to share about books, resources, or events that have added value to me personally… and am excited to share them with [...]

We’re living in a world… and a new world demands a new Church.
It doesn’t take much to notice that the world we’re living in has changed dramatically over the past few years. 9/11, our nation’s economy, advances in technology, the emergence of social networks, the globalization of the world and the heightened awareness of human [...]

One week ago tragedy struck.
The day started off on a high note… I was part of an awesome brainstorm session with Ben Arment for Story 2010 and then hung out with Gabe Lyons and some awesome leaders from around Chicago to talk about the upcoming Q Conference.
I was with my friend Corbyn Tyson [if you [...]

Winners Are at the Bottom of the Post!
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Two leaders that have had a profound impact on my life are Andy Stanley and Craig Groeschel.
While they both lead two very different churches, their combined wisdom and insight are shaping the way next generation leaders are leveraging their influence and changing churches and organizations.
Catalyst has teamed up [...]

Websites are the front door to your church.
When people move into a community and are looking for a church, they go to Google, not the YellowPages. Having a good web presence is detrimental to whether or not people will choose to come one of your services.
The experience you create online is just as important as the experience people have [...]

Catalyst is hitting Chicago with Catalyst One Day featuring Andy Stanley and Craig Groeschel on Thursday, March 25 at Willow Creek Community Church.
Andy and Craig are going to talk about MOMENTUM… What is it? Why is it important? How do you get it Once you have it, how do you keep it? They’ll uncover the secrets to creating and sustaining [...]

Blaine was inspired by Clay who was inspired by Chris… and yes it’s January 18, sort of a weird time to be declaring your goals for the New Year, but hey, that’s how I roll.
I’m over making resolutions but I love the idea of three words that you hope will mark your year. Instead of [...]

Matthew Paul Turner’s Twitter ID says it all: JesusNeedsNewPR.
It’s true.
Jesus needs new PR… the Church needs new PR.
The word Christian has moved from being a verb to a noun… and not a good one either.
To be Christian in the past meant you were following Christ, living out His call, acting justly, loving mercy, and living [...]

If you pick up the latest issue of COLLIDE Magazine [I now subscribe to the digital edition], you’ll notice a familiar name on the cover.
Park was featured in COLLIDE’s Church Spotlight in their latest issue and the article features an interview with yours truly, our lead pastor Jackson, and Jason Widney our Media Arts Director.
Don’t [...]

As a communicator, two of the top challenges you often face are…

Getting your message to “stick” with people.
Communicating/coaching/helping people through change.

One book that has been on my “must read” list for awhile that addresses some of these issues is the book Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by brothers Chip and [...]

The MGM Grand in Las Vegas is using social media and Twitter in a unique way, they are rewarding people for their sins.
Yeah, I thought the same thing when I heard about this…
MGM Grand wants to take the guilt out of sinning. Tweet a sin on Twitter, along with #mgmsin, and enter to win [...]

Wow.
I can’t believe it happened.
So consider this…

a thought was conceived, planned and delivered in under 9 months [kind of like a baby]…
no marketing budget whatsoever, and no marketing at all, except viral…
none of the speakers invited to participate were paid…
all proceeds made went to two charities…
we didn’t rent blocks of rooms at hotels, for the [...]