Normally, if you went to a conference with the likes of Mark Driscoll (pastor of Mars Hill Church, Seattle), Rick McKinley (pastor of Imago Dei Community, Portland) , and Margaret Feinberg (author of Transparent Faith), you’d have to pay a hefty fee (and travel a long way). But at The NINES conference on Tuesday,...
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Why Winning Big in the NFL Isn’t the Same in Ministry
From the first time that I picked up a lacrosse stick, played soccer, or watched the New England Patriots, I have always loved competition. But I’ve started to question the impact my competitive attitude has on the way I view other organizations. Because of charity watchdogs like Charity Navigator, following nonprofit trends is like...
International Adoption: Count the Costs
I’m a huge fan of international adoption. Two years ago, my wife Laurel and I had the chance to adopt our son Myles from a Rwandan orphanage. It has changed our world in wonderful ways and I can’t imagine our family without him. We’ve walked with several other friends through the adoption process and...