Time to jump on!!! Antioch has set up a new church networking hub through OIKOS. “Oikos” is Greek for ‘house’ or ‘home’ and is designed to bring a church community together through effective use of technology. There are a million ways we will be able to use Oikos, but the best way for me to
We received confirmation on all the big pieces of an Apologetics Conference we’ve been working on yesterday (funny how things usually happen all at once!!) The date (November 7-9, 2008), the location, and all three of the speakers. I’m pretty excited about the lineup of speakers since two of them (J.P. Moreland and Scott Rae)
Apologetics Conference Read More »
I like what C.S. Lewis’ stepson Douglas Gresham says about friendship in his biography on Lewis called Jack’s Life. Gresham writes, “Now friendship in those days was a bit different from what it is today; friends did not have to agree on everything and often agreed on practically nothing.” He goes on to say, “In
On November 4, 11 and 18 we will be focusing on what the scriptures say about human rights and spotlighting lots of different issues and ways that people can get involved. No series has ever had so much of my heart wrapped up in it… Anyway, Chris Kas and Courtney have been working on a
Human Rights Series Promo Read More »
We had a lot of fun at the conference in Atlanta as a team. Here are some of my favorite memories: Tops was the “Guy” sleeping next to Kim (pictured below)… My amazing driving on the Atlanta streets in a Mini Van with a terrified (and horrified) Gary in the back seat… Reynolds just plain
I’ve been reflecting on my time at the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta for the last day now. The conference is designed for next generation Christian leaders, but it feels a whole lot more like two straight days of church with great worship and great preaching… I loved it!! There’s nothing like getting away every now
After being awake for 22 straight hours, the team arrived back in Redmond at midnight last night. After a short six hours of sleep, I was greeted by three beautiful faces bouncing around me on the bed this morning. There’s no place like home!!!
No place like home… Read More »
I just got confirmation today on the Blackberry while walking around in Downtown Portland that Rick McKinley is confirmed to come and speak at Antioch on December 30th. Rick is the Lead Pastor of the Imago Dei Community in Portland. He has authored two books: Jesus in the Margins and This Beautiful Mess. Rick was
Tamara and I are heading to Portland for two days tomorrow right after church. We were supposed to be heading to Napa, but that would have cut it too close on the return trip as I have to be on a plane Tuesday afternoon. Kim, Brandon, Gary and I are heading to the Catalyst Conference
Out of Office Reply Read More »
This week at Antioch we are beginning a three week series on Prayer. I’m really looking forward to it as it is one of those topics that always seems to be referenced, but never dealt with directly. Anyway, I’ve taken on a side prayer commitment during these three weeks and am hoping to see God
Rest isn't a luxury — it's the doorway to happiness, healing, and hope. Grab The Sleep You're Longing For, or read the first chapter free and see for yourself.
Also at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop & Baker Book House.
