Archive for June, 2008

Jun
30/
08

Submit + Recognize

by Michael Buckingham

Can I be honest? Sometimes I skip the last part of the last chapter…the closing remarks…normally, at best, I tend to breeze through them.

Not a good practice.

That was proven today as I didn’t skip the last portion of…

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Jun
24/
08

Warning: this is disturbing

by Michael Buckingham

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him…

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Jun
17/
08

Is it enough?

by Michael Buckingham

Once again Seth says it well as he asks the question: Is this the best I can do?

Pastors, church communicators…please ask that question daily.

We’ve found people to greet guests at the door. We’ve found…

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Jun
10/
08

Sermon branding tip: Literal is boring.

by Michael Buckingham

The mind wants to be surprised, it attaches itself to things that create interest.

For example, if you’re working on a sermon about Abraham and Isaac’s journey up the mountain…don’t use imagery of a mountain. That’s expected. And expected =…

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Jun
09/
08

Practicing what we preach : using pop culture

by Michael Buckingham
Practicing what we preach : using pop culture

Looks like it’s superhero day.
If you’ve followed this blog or chatted with me at all, you know I’m not a fan of simply ripping off the latest TV show and calling that creative church. You also should know…

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Jun
09/
08

Is your favorite superhero saved?

by Michael Buckingham

I don’t even know how I stumbled on this one…but here is a list of just about every superhero known categorized by their religion. Fun little diversion for the geek in all of us.

Religion is everywhere.

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