OK, here’s the deal – cell phones during church services is driving me insane. We don’t have them all the time, but a phone or two is going off in almost every service. I’d love to get some input as to what other churches are doing to stop this problem. About a year ago, I brought a hammer out and said I was going to smash the next phone that rang (No phones went off that weekend)! But I’m hoping I don’t need to bring my Bible and a toolbelt each Sunday. Thanks for your input…

I’ve been thinking about relevant churches and why they are cutting edge and other churches are not. Why have they made the leap into reaching masses of unchurched people and other leaders have not. I think one reason is their involvement in youth ministry. Youth ministry is a place where a leader can have a great deal of freedom. To many Senior Pastors, the most important thing is getting as many kids in the door and making sure they get home alive. Think about some of the leading Pastors in America: Bill Hybels, Rick Warren, & Andy Stanley. What’s the … Read More