Wanted: books to borrow

This is the first time (and perhaps the last, depending on response) that I’m going to attempt this approach. However, in an effort to save money, I’m asking that if you own any of the following books, to consider allowing…

When it’s time to leave your church

There’s a provoking entry over at oldtruth.com that addresses the answer to this question. The thing that has consistently amazed me is that most churchgoers have never thought to question their particular church and its fidelity (or its leaders’) to…

Washington: Day 3, Ruminations

It’s one thing to tour the capital of the U.S. and marvel at its immensity, its inherent power and feel struck by your own smallness and lack of contribution to the course of history. It’s another thing to immerse yourself…

Washington: Day 2

We’re fid’na be late for a group meeting with our fellow Monticellonians, so this will be ultra short. You can go to the Flickr site for updated pictures. One of my favorite places yesterday besides the Capitol was the Library…

Washington: Day 0.5 – 1.0

We arrived in D.C. yesterday afternoon and took a cab to our hotel. It’s right across the street from the Library of Congress. Very cool. One thing we were awed by is just the sheer scope of the mall area…

Mr. Noble goes to Washington

Carolyn and I will be on a plane bound for D.C. by the time most of you read this. We’re going with a group of local leaders known as Twenty for the Future. The best way I can think of…

Review: Elders and Leaders (4 stars)

Gene Getz’s Elders and Leaders is a defining book. Many of you will find this hard to believe, but a book about how to effectively organize your church’s leadership structure can breathe fresh life into your church if implemented. Few…