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Subscribe to the unSeminary Podcast: //    Dhati is a church planter currently working in Atlanta, Georgia. In this episode he tells the story of Blueprint Church and the lessons he is learning about discipleship in an urban context. This episode is full of great insights for church leaders looking to help their...

This isn't a panicky post about the world falling a part ... I want us to face the reality that the family is different than what it was 50 years ago. As church leaders we need understand our times and build ministries that serve that reality. I love this video...

I'm a fan of Facebook ... it really is a fantastic tool for connecting people. As a church leader looking to make an impact in the world around us I think we need to concern ourselves with how we can leverage tools like this for the gospel. Here are a few...

Subscribe to the unSeminary Podcast: //    Dan is the the Executive Pastor of 12 Stone Church in Georgia. He's been known as the "pastors' coach" because he provides practical and encouraging insights for pastors across the country. In this episode Dan provides help specifically for pastors leading smaller churches. It's packed with...

Easter is the biggest of big days in local church ministry. All of human history swings on the hinge of Easter. For many churches this day is the pinnacle of a long process of inviting and work. It's an exciting time to in ministry in the local church. I emailed...

Subscribe to the unSeminary Podcast: //    Brandon Cox is a church planter, author, church communications expert and all around great guy! In this episode Brandon talks about the "tension" between "growth vs. control" for church leaders. He gives some great insights for senior leaders looking to make an impact in their...

Subscribe to the unSeminary Podcast: //    Will Mancini is a former pastor turned consultant and really a friend of local church leaders.  His goal is help all church's experience the benefits of stunning, God-given clarity. He's worked with an unprecedented variety of churches from growing mega-churches and missional communities, to mainline...

Wow! This winter has been a long one! Polar vortex ... record low temperatures ... record high amounts of snow ... it's been a tough one!! I love what Connexus Church did to leverage the negative feelings about winter and celebrate spring. I asked Shawna Lester from Connexus to help...

I believe that a part of being an effective leader in the church is keeping our eyes and ears open to the world around us and looking for lessons we could learn from the marketplace to apply to our churches. I've been thinking recently about the following companies and how...

Subscribe to the unSeminary Podcast: //    Every spring church leaders from around the world who are concerned about the next generation make a pilgrimage to Atlanta, Georgia for the Orange Conference. This conference is a "must attend event" from my perspective for leaders looking for inspiration and information to help their...