only in dubai '09
the Every Nation Middle East Strategic Summit 2009 (M.E.S.S. 09) is history, and b/c of security concerns, i cannot post most of the pix, so i'm posting the day after the M.E.S.S. pix. snow skiing in...
View Articleafrica 09 (lagos, joburg)
5 days in lagos, nigeria with my friends sam & grace and the realm of glory churches. 8th annual "peace cup" football tournament sponsored by realm of glory church as outreach to the community....
View Articlecompelled by love
subtitle: "the most excellent way to missional living" good reminder of: - how we should treat others, but often don't - the right motive for service, though many fall short - God's love for us, that...
View Articleyokohama, japan apr '09
asia-imt meeting in yoko, japan. perfect timing - famous yoko cherry blossoms were in full bloom all over the city. amazing sight! productive meetings. great food &
View Articlethis is my story
kevin is a great Bible teacher, and a greater man. the more i know him, the more i respect him. still traveling the globe and teaching the Bible in his 80's. i hope i have as much energy and passion at...
View ArticleSuccession: Are You Ready?
This book mysteriously appeared on my Nashville desk a day before an overseas trip. Subtle hint that someone wants me to transition out and name a successor... Written by the most sought after...
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How to Build Mega-Campus Ministries
I recently met with some of our Filipino campus ministry leaders to talk about how to build mega-campus ministries. (Here’s some context for our mega-campus ministries discussion. While most...
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The Real Road to Holiness
Holiness. What does that even mean? To some, holiness means abstaining from intoxicants, not listening to Rock & Roll music, staying off nasty websites and spending lots of time in church meetings....
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SUN SERMON PREVIEW: "Are You Willing to Buy Ashtrays?"
I'm preaching part 1 of Bethel's Discipleship Series tomorrow at Bethel-Murfreesboro. TITLE: Are You Willing to Buy Ashtrays? (gotta come to church or hear the podcast to understand the title)TEXT:...
View ArticleHow to Build a Strong Healthy Church: FOCUS
New blog/note, "How to Build a Strong Healthy Church: FOCUS" now posted on my facebook "fan" site. Here's the first part of the blog/note:--------------------------------------------------------I am...
View ArticleThe Myth of Maturity
Ever watch those wild myth-buster dudes on Discovery Channel? Crazy stuff. Seems they never run out of myths to bust. How about these common myths: MYTH 1: You lose most of your body hear through your...
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I Love the Mountain Top but I Live in the Valley
I'm in Raleigh, North Carolina with 2000 students at Campus Harvest 2010. Adam Mabry, Lynette Lewis and Rice Broocks all knocked it out of the park this morning. Ferdie Cabling is on tonight, then I...
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It Is Finished!
Tweeted this thought this morning:If someone paid off your mortgage, would you still pay the monthly payments? "Tetelestai" = It is finished = PAID IN FULL.Got lots of re-tweets & comments, so I'm...
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Gospel According to Mick Jagger
"You can't always get what you want But if you try sometimes you might find You get what you need" -- Mick Jagger The problem with life is I usually don't want what I need. I want exactly what I want....
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Treasure or Trash?
I'm preaching at Victory-FtBonifacio tomorrow at 9 & 11. We are in week 2 of a 4 week series on parables called "Kingdom Stories" . TEXT: Matthew 13:44-46TITLE: "The Treasure"NOTES:1- verse 44 "The...
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Who's the Main Character in My Story, Me or God?
Yesterday I preached a one point sermon at Victory-Fort (Matt13:44-46): GOD IS ALWAYS THE MAIN CHARACTER IN HIS STORIES. Then I asked a question: Who is the main character in your story? While reading...
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Struggling with My Inner-Martha
Notes from ye ole Moleskine… Reading Luke 10:38-42 this morning. We all know the story. Most of us have lived it far too many times. Martha was distracted; Mary was focused. Martha was upset; Mary was...
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The Parable of the "Tambays"
Spoiler alert: I'm preaching Victory's "Kingdom Stories" series part III at Victory-Fort tomorrow at 9 & 11. Text: Matthew 20:1-16. (The poorly named Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard) Main...
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"I Am NOT the Messiah"
You may have noticed that my blogging on this site has slowed to a turtle pace. Two reasons: 1. I'm trying to finish my book, "Discipleship is Not Rocket Science" sometime this decade, so most of my...
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Making Disciples or Doing Church?
My friend, Mike Cantrell, invited me to speak to his church and campus ministry staff about the simplicity of discipleship. (Mike and team are great leaders, and Bethel-Clarksville is a strong,...
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Discipleship & Church Planting
I spoke at the Every Nation Church Planter's Boot Campus this morning. Here's what I said. Jesus promised to build his church. He told us to make disciples. Too many church planters and pastors try to...
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My Traditional Father's Day Blog
Even though it has been a few weeks since my last bog, I have not retired. I have been channeling all my writing energy into my new book, ACCIDENTAL MISSIONARY: THE UNEXPECTED ADVENTURE OF MAKING...
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In Defense of Preachers Who Offend Potential Donors
While reading Acts 8 this morning I read something I wish modern preachers would say more often. The story revolves around 3 characters: 1. SIMON - a sorcerer who "boasted he was someone great" -...
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Leadership is Seeking God & Staying out of His Way
I recently talked to the pastor of small church with a big building decision. His church growth flat-lined years ago, and has even shrunk a bit lately. He needs to move the church to a better...
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"God Told Me" - Are You Sure?
Back in Manila and excited to preach week 2 of our "AND GOD SAID..." series at Victory-Fort 9 & 11 tomorrow. While preparing my sermon, I remembered this story...A few years ago when our church...
View ArticleEN2010 Top 10 Amazing Memories
a·maz·ing [uh-mey-zing]-adjective "causing great surprise or sudden wonder" Here are my top 10 amazing Memories from EN2010: 10. Amazing Grace in 50 languages 9. Amazing Grace Aiyedogbon "Banquet...
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