The Organized Church Videos
newest 100 the organized church videos / the organized church widgets / media rss:

Here s the long awaited #43. I apologize for the sound quality - I had the air conditioner running and it was louder than what I realized. Recently I have been pondering the rise and decling of Starbucks and their efforts to reconnect with their core values. What I see happening is their origins of offering a coffee experience in community has given way to selling a coffee product for corporate profit. While they are trying to make a turnaround, I see the same thing happening in the church, not just now but throughout its history. This is just my wired take on the situation. No featured congregation with this podcast - just a little too much going on today to get that done too. Enjoy! Download the podcast here. Links: The Gospel According to Starbucks by Leonard Sweet Know Magazine - Creating Passionate Consumers Seattle Times - Starbucks Contrite, Ready For Comeback

Here is the much awaited, end of the year, what s been happening podcast. I wanted to get one more in before 2008 rolled around. Here s a farewell to 2007 and a better 2008. Click here to download podcast Pastor Links Surviving Hell - A great set of cds on how to survive stress and conflict by Dr. Matthew Anderson. He does a great deal of work with weight loss but this is for anyone going through tough times. This was a gift from a friend and very helpful - thanks, Andrea! Healthy Congregations by Peter Steinke - Peter is a church consultant who has specialized in understanding and dealing with congregational conflict using family systems theory. There are additional books by Peter, all well worth reading.