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Crusoe, Coronavirus, & the Miraculous Benefits of Productivity

301 years ago, Robinson Crusoe, widely considered the First English Novel, was released in England to enormous praise.  Audiences loved the simple story of a castaway who spends 28 years on a remote tropical island near Trinidad.  Poor Crusoe encounters prisoners, mutineers, and even cannibals during his adventurous stay.  Yet the first foes he would face would not come with spears, torches, and guns.  No.  First, Robinson Crusoe would have to … Continue reading Crusoe, Coronavirus, & the Miraculous Benefits of Productivity

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Ministerial Jealousy

They call him the little green-eyed monster.   The Bible calls it envy. I call it part of my spiritual journey. I know that I’m experiencing ministerial jealousy when… Instead of Rejoicing, I Find Fault All I can remember thinking when I entered the Children’s Ministry complex of NewSpring Church in Wichita was, “what I wouldn’t give to have a tenth of this space for our children’s … Continue reading Ministerial Jealousy

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Church Growth, Featured, Leadership

IDEA MENTORING

(The Next Phase for the Idea Network) We keep meeting young men who are looking for solid mentorship. We keep meeting seasoned leaders who desire to impact the next generation. We encounter so many young women who are longing for wisdom and encouragement. We encounter so many mature women who are gushing with love and ministry experience. Yet, for some reason, these separate parties aren’t … Continue reading IDEA MENTORING

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If You liked Idea Night You’re going to LOVE Idea Day

We are less than 4 months away from Idea Day West, hosted by Southern Hills in Las Vegas.  January 27-28 is quickly approaching and there are several things that you’d better not forget when packing for this highly anticipated follow-up to our surprisingly successful Idea Night & our inaugural Idea Summit.   Okay, this year you’d better… Bring Your Bible Idea Day is simply a day to share ideas.  We … Continue reading If You liked Idea Night You’re going to LOVE Idea Day

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Featured, Leadership, Missions, Preaching

Why Many Are Not Leaving (The Bright Future of the Independent Baptists)

Over the years I have fielded many questions from those outside of our ministry.  This is probably due to my overactive social media presence, a few controversial blogs, and a ministry style that is a bit unconventional within our circles.  What is Idea Day?[1]  What’s it like to Pastor in Las Vegas?[2]  What’s it like to pastor a church in the same city as your … Continue reading Why Many Are Not Leaving (The Bright Future of the Independent Baptists)

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The Idea of Idea Day

Idea Day is a day to share ideas.  Ministry leaders from various backgrounds, circles, and perspectives come together to share some of the greatest ideas they’ve implemented in their particular ministries in recent months.  It’s a fun, relaxed, and yet thrilling environment.  We’ve had a great time these last five years since its inception, but we have so much more we believe the Lord is … Continue reading The Idea of Idea Day

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5 Years Ago – The Birth of Idea Day

I cannot believe it’s been FIVE YEARS! This morning I got a notification from Facebook of a TimeHop that brought me back and made me a little nostalgic. A group of 35-40 pastors gathered around a table to simply share ideas and encourage one another 5 years ago today. We called it Idea Day. Over the last few years we’ve been blessed to host a … Continue reading 5 Years Ago – The Birth of Idea Day

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