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When a friend recommended a book to me called Leaving Church, I was surprised by two things. My first surprise was that the book was written by one of the best preachers I have ever heard, Barbara Brown Taylor. But the second fact surprised me even more: she had left vocational ministry after a considerable …
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When I was about ten years old, I was playing golf with my friend, Chris, in his back yard. It wasn't real golf, but ten-year-old golf using whatever we had available: a rusty 7-iron and a tennis ball. It was a short-lived game. As Chris prepared for his first swing, I stood watching to see …
This past Sunday at Brooklife, we began a new series called "Storyteller" that is looking at the parables of Jesus. We all love a good story. Sit with a child to read a story to them, and watch out! You may find yourself being asked to read it again and again. Invite some friends over …
Because some folks have continued to ask about this, here is a summary post through which you can access all of my notes from the Leadership Summit 2009. Bill Hybels, "Leading in a New Reality" Round Table with Carly Fiorina, Henry Cloud, David Ireland and Patrick Lencioni, "Hiring, Firing, and Board Meltdowns" David Gergen, "Eyewitness …
The latest issue of Christianity Today has a brief article that I added helpful fuel to fire of discussion about new technologies and ministry. See my other posts on this topic, if you'd like to enter the conversation: New Media and Ministry Twitter - Continuing the Conversation The article - which, ironically, is not available …
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Matthew Erickson 