Theology of a Teenager, Part 1

January 12th, 2012 | 2 Comments

Last summer, my friend Michelle asked me if I would teach her theology. Here’s a little background on Michelle. She’s 15 years old, in high school, navigating tricky relationships with friends, and wrestling through her convictions on any given day … Continue reading →

Beauty in the Tension

January 11th, 2012 | 1 Comment

Tension is important. Without it, the physical laws of the universe would not work. Tension keeps planets in orbit, my tennis racquet strung properly, and tightrope walkers secure as they hover above the audience below. Tension brings a beauty to … Continue reading →

Favorite Blogs of 2011

December 28th, 2011 | No comments yet.

My blogging productivity diminished greatly in 2011. I will blame the book-writing process for that. This is a list of my favorites from 2011. Not necessarily the most popular, insightful, or important. Just the ones I like the best. Never … Continue reading →

Advent Prayers

December 9th, 2011 | No comments yet.

Evangelicals aren’t exactly known for their attention to the liturgical calendar, but I’ve found that it often provides helpful goals and a much needed rhythm for my spiritual life. This year, I decided to follow the Advent Scripture readings from … Continue reading →

The Christmas List- Updated

December 7th, 2011 | No comments yet.

A few years ago, I started posting a Christmas list. Things to do at least once in your life. Some of them should happen every year. This year, I’ve added a few updates. See Handel’s Messiah live. Participate in a … Continue reading →

Small Group Resources

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Online Leadership 101

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Heather

Two years ago, we blew up our small group system in a project called Operation Kaboom. One of the changes we made was in the way we offered initial training to potential small group leaders. Under the old system, potential … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Developing Leaders, National Community Church, Small Groups | Tagged Leadership 101, online, small groups, Training | 4 Comments

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