I need your help.  I am looking for pictures of great ministry spaces.  I want the most creative, uniquely decorated, innovative spaces Sr. High, Jr. High, Elementary,  Preschool, and Nursery.  I have been to many churches but I am horrible at taking pictures.  I know that there is one resource out there by Roger Fields ...

This is my 100th post.  I know for many of you that is not that big of a deal, but one year ago today I started this blog.  I can't believe it has only been a year.  I also can't believe that many of you come back day after day and read what my thoughts are.  I appreciate it.  I really do enjoy doing this and ...

As many of you know, I use the Elevate curriculum for my weekend services.  I am a firm believer in the large group/small group model over the traditional Sunday School model.  There are many reason for this but one of the main ones is consistency.  Basically making sure every elementary kid gets the same teaching excellence in ...

I had breakfast yesterday with a very good friend.  We do this once a week and push each other to be better husbands, dads, and Christians.  I know that I am totally blessed to have this type of person in my life and I thank God often because of it.  We are doing our normal deal when my friend notices that one of his co-workers is ...

Just thinking about writing this post goes to show that I have no shame.  There is a contest going on right now that ends this Friday about who has the Best Blog in Cincinnati, OH.  The winner of this contest wins an iPhone.  I, like many of you, want an iPhone, but can't figure out how to make it in my budget.  So you can ...

I heard the title "Next Generation Pastor" for the first time 2 days ago.  I was intrigued and confused all at the same time.  As you know, I love marketing.  I love everything about it and one major part of it is having the right name.  I even name products and companies on a referral basis but that is not the ...

Over the last 10 and maybe 15 years the environments of Children's Ministry spaces have really changed for the better.  Churches have put major amounts of money into decorating these spaces to attract young families with kids and to show that they believe in Children's Ministry.  First off, let me say that I am exceedingly glad ...

I am currently in Waco, TX where I have been for the last couple of days.  We came down to go to Justin Tapp's graduation.  Justin is Jessica's sister's husband and he has an excellent blog.  So that I believe makes us friends.  Justin is getting his master's in international economics which is very ...

I have 2 sons, Patriot and Azlan.  You can comment on the names if you would like but it is not the reason for the post.  Patriot is currently 2 and a half years old and Azlan is 6 months old.  This past weekend was their first experience with a baptism service.  Up to this point they have been in the children's area when ...

 Can you tell me what is wrong with this sign?  It was hung straight, printed correctly, even has nice white space, but something is really wrong.  Read the bottom quote very carefully.  Did you know that their beans were not 100% organic?  Did you know that they are failing at their goal by 75%?  Why announce to ...