"The Today Show" … Yesterday

Posted on October 22, 2009

Lisa and I had the opportunity to be on The Today Show yesterday to talk about the important role women play in churches. And I said, I think the role of women is the soul of society!  Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

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Back to the Basics, Again

Posted on September 28, 2009

I posted this video for the first time about a year and a half ago. But I think it's always important to remind ourselves of why we do what we do. It's all about getting back to the basics, again.

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LisaYoungBlog.com

Posted on September 14, 2009

Lisa is starting her own blog! That’s right. Now you’ll have a chance to connect with her and hear straight from her online – right here. And, as she says, "as long as there is purpose," she’ll be giving you some phenomenal personal insights and perspectives on life from the viewpoint of a wife, mother, and woman on the frontlines of ministry.Let the blogging begin!

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The Next Generation

Posted on September 11, 2009

For the past three weeks I've had the chance to speak to the students of Fellowship Church - something I would challenge every lead pastor to do every now and then. It gives you an opportunity to connect with the next generation. It helps you get a read on the pulse of your students. And you will definitely catch some seriously contagious energy! Check out what I'm talking about:       

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3 Big Wednesdays

Posted on August 31, 2009

If you're in the 7th-12th grade; or maybe you have a student who is, remember what I said this weekend. "Bring them to church!" I can't wait to connect with them at 3 Big Wednesdays! Check it out...

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Family Fun Fest '09

Posted on August 17, 2009

It's not just another big, church event. It's the event of the summer. At Fellowship, we've always believed the family is something worth celebrating. That's why this weekend we're hosting the biggest event in recent memory - Family Fun Fest '09.Maybe you have a family of four or forty. Maybe you’re an empty-nester or a newly married couple. Or maybe you consider your closest friends to be your family. ...

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Spur Leadership Conference '09

Posted on August 13, 2009

Leadership conferences are everywhere you turn. But how many have you heard of that bring together in one venue a state governor, a general in the U.S. Army, the vice president of one of technology's leading companies and some of the most passionate young church leaders today? Not many! But this year, my good friend Mac Richard is doing just that at the Spur Leadership Conference on October 1-2. Last year I had the opportunity to speak at ...

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The Toughest 10%

Posted on August 11, 2009

It’s one of the most difficult things for any leader to do. It’s not very popular, but it’s very necessary. It’s moving people out. And as leaders in the church, we cannot be shy about it.Over the last ten years, Fellowship Church has tried to do just that. It’s a principle that Jack Welch calls differentiation. Basically, Mr. Welch says a healthy organization regularly moves out 10% of its staff. He says, “Winning leaders ...

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Summer – Blockbuster or Flop?

Posted on July 27, 2009

 (Guest post by Buddy Cremeans)In the heat of the summer, visit any church in America and you would probably describe your encounter as a "lackluster experience" more than a "blockbuster experience." Not at Fellowship Church! Even the biggest critic couldn't argue their runaway smash summer success... At the Movies.I had a suspicion the reviews were going to be good when we pulled into the parking lot of Fellowshi...

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A Quick Shout Out

Posted on July 19, 2009

When it comes to creativity, I think it's good to borrow ideas from other leaders. I think it's important. But I think it's even more important to give credit where credit is due. So I want to give a quick shout out to my good friend, Craig Groeschel. Every now and then, Craig and I will call or text just to bounce ideas off of one another. I always say, "God gave you eyes, plagerize." Of course, I don't mean that ...

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