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Why did you write this book?
I initially wrote it as an orientation for leaders in the Christ the King network. I soon found that other church leaders--particularly those who are looking for a less complicated way of going about the church's mission--were benefitting from the concepts.
Which concepts?
In the deliberately simple church the rules are: "Less is More, and More is Better." Success within these lines boils down to six factors: minimality--keep it simple; intentionality--keep it missional; reality--keep it real; multility--keep it cellular; velocity--keep it moving; scalability--keep it expanding. The first three factors (minimality, intentionality, reality) explain how "less is more." The last three (multility, velocity, scalability) expand on how "more is better."
Tell us an example of how Christ the King effectively became "more" with "less"
One area in which this principle has served our movement well is in the area of music. Hundreds of musicians lead worship across the Christ the King network. Their musicianship ranges from average to extraordinary. Yet worship is consistently considered a strong suit for us. By keeping the expectations reasonable, we have been able to engage a large number of musicians, and keep the awe and wonder where it . . . |
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| Exponential '09 Exploring God's Work in the World |
Organizers of this year's Exponential '09 National New Church Conference want every attendee to understand that God is moving and at work around the world, and to actively look to join Him where He is moving and at work.
Q is a gathering where church leaders and cultural influencers from the fields of business, politics, media, education, entertainment and the arts are exposed to the future of culture and the church's responsibility to advance the common good in society.
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You are here…at this time in history, in this region of the world, in this spot where God has placed you.
| 1 in 31 U.S. Adults Incarcerated during 2007 |
The U.S. correctional population--those in jail, prison, on probation or on parole--totaled 7.3 million, or 1 in every 31 adults, during 2007. . .
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| Life Stage Pastor Peer Groups Forming |
Next Generation Pastors Groups were the first in Leadership Network's vision for serving peers in a similar age and stage of ministry. Two new Life Stage Pastors Groups will launch in 2009: Senior Pastors II and Senior Pastors--Next Chapter. . .
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One of the most critical areas in church planting is leadership. A church planter must grow, change and develop his or her leadership style in order to take a church to the next level.
This concept paper outlines how successful church planters can develop as visionary leaders, work to bring others along with them and do everything they can to create disciples of Jesus.
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