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I had a great time at the Forge Conference this past weekend and so glad I went. I’m hoping there is another one because it was so refreshingly unique in it’s approach and execution. I so appreciated the variety and diversity in worship styles (I will say the urban Gospel scene wasn’t well represented, but […]

When I was in college, I read a great book called Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels. The book had a profound effect on me based on one simple mantra Hybels laid out: the local church is the hope of the world. I came to agree with Hybels and since that time I’ve given my life […]

This past week we held a 4-day worship music training school called BandCamp (I couldn’t think of a better name) at my church. Intentionally keeping it small in number to give more attention to each student, we had 14 young people ages 12-17 join us for training in acoustic guitar, bass, electric guitar, keyboards/piano, and […]

I first heard the “DTR” moniker when I was in college. Nowadays it’s pretty standard terminology for setting up parameters in relationships…when in doubt, have the “DTR” – the Defining the Relationship talk. I find it helpful to compartmentalize things, and doing a DTR when it comes to relationships as a Christian has made life […]