Archive for May, 2010

iPad and Velcro the Ultimate Combination

This is the latest edition of my Friday mindless post. Today I bring you two of my favorite things: an iPad and Velcro. Separately they are great; together they’re a force to be reckon with. If you could pick two of your favorite things and put together what would they (Continue reading…)

How to Launch a Church with 1,200 People on Your First Day

How to Launch a Church with 1,200 People on Your First Day

Yesterday my church, Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN gave birth to its fourth campus in the Bellevue area just west of Nashville. I have been on the board since our early days and I must say this is the most successful launch we’ve ever had. Yesterday morning we had (Continue reading…)

Comtenporvant and the New Worship Service

As a church consultant, I have resisted the trend to define and template what some call a contemporary worship experience. I’ve had pastors ask me what to sing, what to say and even what to wear–often that turns out to be what NOT to wear.  However, North Point Church did (Continue reading…)

What I Learned from Creating My First iPhone and iPad App

What I Learned from Creating My First iPhone and iPad App

We just launched our first iPhone/iPad app a couple of weeks ago. This is a media-rich app that allows the user to watch videos, listen to audio, read notes, share information as well as bookmark favorites for access later. The Met Church in Houston, TX was our pilot church– you (Continue reading…)

The Democratization of Quality

Last night was a blur. After working all day and traveling most of the evening, I arrived home to help my 15-year old son, Marcus, with his Spanish class project. He and a partner, his friend Tanner, were to cook a famous Spanish dish, Tortilla Espanhola, document the act in (Continue reading…)

Book Review: Plan B by Pete Wilson

Book Review: Plan B by Pete Wilson

Today my Pastor and friend, Pete Wilson, releases his first book. I’m proud and excited for him because I believe this is an important message that will resonate with many people and hopefully allow them to get closer to God in their walk of faith. I always thought the book (Continue reading…)

Images and Thoughts on the Nashville Flood

Images and Thoughts on the Nashville Flood

It rained hard for 2 days. Very hard. As a matter of fact, harder than anytime ever recorded in the history of this town. We were warned, but not prepared. Here’s some of the sobering pictures of the Nashville flood of 2010  We were fortunate and escaped with the minor (Continue reading…)