Less Clutter, Less Noise Review

I just wrapped up the final 5 chapters of Kem Meyer’s “Less Clutter, Less Noise” manuscript and the one word that keeps coming to mind is…POWERFUL! If you’re a church that struggles with effective communication (internally or externally) this book is for you. If you’re finding it difficult to transform how you communicate as an organization, [...]

Less Clutter, Less Noise…The First 5 Chapters

I just wrapped up reviewing the first 5 chapters of Kem Meyer’s “Less Clutter, Less Noise” manuscript. I’ll say it now, so you can budget accordingly: If you’re in church ministry, you need to get this book…period!  Kem lays out her thoughts in a way that will stick in the minds of even the most distracted of [...]

Lukewarm

My friend Darren just posted some powerful descriptions of a lukewarm life, from Frances Chan’s book; “Crazy Love” - Check it out: (warning…some of these might sting a bit) * Lukewarm People attend church fairly regularly. It is what is expected of them, what they believe “good Christians” do, so they go. * Lukewarm People give [...]

“Pop Goes the Church” – Upon Further Review

I just wrapped up my review of “Pop Goes the Church” by Tim Stevens and sent it back his way. I can’t begin to express the importance of this book. As I was re-reading some pages this morning, it became clear that God was moving in a powerful way as Tim was writing this. If [...]

“Pop Goes the Church”…Cover to Cover

I just wrapped up my 1st reading of Tim Stevens new book; “Pop Goes the Church”. I’ll dig in for a 2nd pass beginning tomorrow. I thought I’d share some initial thoughts about this great new book.  - When this book comes out, run (don’t walk) to the store or amazon.com or wherever…and get a [...]

I’m Reading “Pop Goes the Church”!

Most of you know that I follow the happenings at Granger Community Church fairly closely. About a week ago Tim Stevens, GCC’s Executive Pastor, posted that he was looking for 10 leaders to preview his new book; “Pop Goes the Church”. Well, yesterday I received an email saying that I had been selected to check it out! Over the [...]

A Great Leadership Book

I have to admit…often I find myself lost in the vast sea of leadership material that’s out there. Some resources are great, some are okay and some contradict everything else I’ve ever read. But, “Making Vision Stick” by Andy Stanley is a great book. It’s a quick read (most of you can get through it in [...]