A reluctant networker is a good networker – who cares more about the people than the business.

Genuine. Transparent. Real. Authentic. You must really want to know these people, not use them for a business or church start-up. But much of the “buzz” out there is about getting “customers.” We need to be about bringing Jesus into the group we’re meeting.

(Talking about doing business with China) “Patience is a virtue .” (Talking with a fellow church planter about sharing Jesus with a skeptic) “If you’re going to win, win at loving like Jesus.” and later, (Focus and show God’s greatness where you are currently) “We want to display God’s greatness so well, that others invite [...]

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I wanted to give you a chance to read Erik Hall’s ideas about a “front porch.” Take a moment to read his blog article why don’t you? I don’t know the guy, but I like the way he’s thinking. Boiled down, he says this: Our front porch is the place where the “in” people mingle [...]

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Do you think of church branding and advertising as a necessary evil? Or do you feel the pulse of the race car engine through the veins as you think about getting your church “out there” to the public? Do you think Jesus weeps or cheers? I have mixed emotions. Ah, the age we’re in … [...]

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