Based on a recent post, I’ve decided to put together a list of what I believe to be the most important books for any person that wants to get involved in the insanity we call “Church Planting.” So here goes: #1 – 7 Practices of Effective Ministry by Andy Stanley – We just had someone from our staff leave to start a church in Hartford, CT and I don’t think I would have let him pack up his U-Haul without reading this book. This is the 1 book that I believe every Pastor needs to read when it comes to … Read More
Name that Movie – Week 2
Here’s the line (From one of the best movies EVER): Remember the object is to guess what movie it’s from and who said it. “It’s the African Ant Eater Ritual!!!” – Have fun…
I’m Getting old
I’m 31, but I feel like I’m 50. Why? Because all of the music I like is at least 10 years old. I was scanning through my ipod in my car the other day, and 3/4’s of the music is at least a decade old. Why do I feel that makes me an old timer? Because if something is a decade old I think it’s still pretty new. I was driving with our youth Pastor and I was exposing him to the Gospel Gangstas. This is just good west coast Christian rap from ’96. He told me it was good … Read More
Church Planting Resources that Drive me Crazy
I know this is probably going to upset a few people (Mostly non-church planters), so let me say sorry right up front. But I find that many of the guys writing books about church planting have much to say about demographics, sociological issues, trends, and what’s hot, but many lack one key ingredient: they’ve never planted a church. So when we started CCML, I read all of these books about how to plant and healthy church. Then I realized this was all theory. Surveys can help to a degree (If they are done in your area), cultural changes are very … Read More
A Special Weekend
This Sunday was special because it marked 12 years that my wife and I gave our lives to Jesus. Carey and I were just dating at the time and we visited Boston to see my dad and brother. My brother modeled a life that had been changed by God and as we inquired about Jesus and eternal life, my brother Billy shared the Gospel with us and we prayed for Jesus to forgive at the very moment. I had heard the Gospel a bunch of times before, but for Carey it was the very first time she had heard that … Read More
My First Memorial Day
Today is the first day I am really celebrating Memorial Day. I’ve always gotten the day off, but I’ve never been so thankful to all of the men and women who have given their lives for our great country as I was yesterday. My friend Joey was in Iraq serving his country and he came home yesterday! I saw him and hugged and couldn’t let go. Tears filled my eyes as I told him how happy I was to see him and how proud I was of him. I don’t think a day went by that I didn’t pray for … Read More
2 out of 3 ain’t bad!
Yes that’s right, I just quoted Meatloaf! I never thought I’d ever use that sentence. But my weekend prediction was right. The Red Sox took 2 out of 3 from the Yankees in the Bronx (That’s gotta sting)! But I feel great since the Red Sox out hit the Yankees 43 to 14 over the last 2 games. That’s brutal! The Sox have proved why they are the World Champions ( I love how that sounds)!
Name that Movie!
I’ve decided that each week I am going to pull from my arsenal of useless pop culture information and create some trivia for each of us to enjoy. So I will be posting a quote from a movie (Usually a cult classic 80’s film) and our job will be to guess the name of the movie. If you are really daring give us the name of the character who said the line. So here’s the first one (It’s not easy): “I’ve been going to this high school for seven and a half years. I’m no dummy.” Have fun…
I feel a lot better today
Today game made me feel much better. The 26 hit assault by the Sox lead to a glorious outcome. Final score: Red Sox 17 Yankees 1 It’s days like these that it feels great to be alive!
Rumble in the Bronx
Why won’t anyone listen to me? I scream at the TV, but they can’t hear me. I yell, “Alan Embree shouldn’t pitch to right handed batters.” The next pitch Embree threw to Gary Sheffield was rocketed into the left field stands for a 2-run home run. The problem is, Alan Embree did this 2 nights ago in Toronto! Hello! Is anyone home? I believe the definition of insanity is doing the same thing twice and expecting different results! I know it’s only a game. And I know they won the World series last year. That’s what I keep telling myself: … Read More
