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13 years ago @ ResonateOrDie - Casual Christianity or... · 1 reply · +1 points

Good stuff. Be ready in season and out of season. Thanks for this!

13 years ago @ ResonateOrDie - Paying for Quality vs.... · 0 replies · +1 points

Not at all. I love the discussion! I take the simple stand that whatever gets a student closer to Jesus is a tool worth using.

13 years ago @ ResonateOrDie - Paying for Quality vs.... · 0 replies · +1 points

Josh, great thoughts! I'm not saying don't do give-aways. I've done them myself and have seen huge results (in peak numerical jumps). A friend of mine, Ryan Guard (http://ryanguard.net), helped me to realize that a lot of times giveaways do have an adverse effect to the express purpose.

The truth is, though, that this article isn't saying giveaways are good or bad. It's more about what you're inviting students into. What happens after the giveaways are given? What systems do we invite our students into? What processes aid them to follow Jesus and be discipled? We've (read, "I've") gotten really good at getting people in the door, but the gold is in the discipleship process when they stick. Maybe the problem is that our churches aren't sticky enough? i'm currently reading Larry Osborne's stuff about that (http://amzn.to/evG4zx).

Thanks for engaging the conversation!

13 years ago @ ResonateOrDie - Blockbuster, Netflix, ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Scott, thanks so much for your honesty. It helps me gain perspective for future articles. Where I'm from, there are tons of "Blockbuster" churches. I guess the point I'm trying to drive home is that I know of a couple churches who think the "Blockbuster approach" is getting it done, and they're mistaken. I agree with what you're saying though. Most of us need help with the approach, not the mind change. Thanks for keeping me on my toes!

13 years ago @ ResonateOrDie - Church Branding: Beyon... · 0 replies · +1 points

Ahhh! Great stuff Jack! I'm passing this along to my team this morning. Thanks dude!

13 years ago @ trippcrosby.com - Hey Tyler, 1-on-1? · 0 replies · 0 points

First, I'd like to recognize the amazing choices that have been offered so far. The way I see it, there are two categories one should vote for: Embarassing and vulgar. So my votes are:

"Damn, It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta" - Geto Boys
"Always and Forever" - Richard Marx
"Uptown Girl" - Billy Joel

13 years ago @ ResonateOrDie - Blockbuster, Netflix, ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Dreaming is key! So true.

13 years ago @ ResonateOrDie - I Have Another ... · 1 reply · +1 points

Hi. My name is Mark, and I am still my greatest problem. :)
Seriously, though. It's true. Coming to that harsh realization is so painful, but so beneficial. Thanks for the great post this morning!

13 years ago @ Collide Magazine Blog - The Future of COLLIDE ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I, for one, will dearly miss the magazine, but good for you guys for chasing what you know you need to chase (and vice versa). Good luck!

13 years ago @ ResonateOrDie - We’re Going to Catal... · 1 reply · +1 points

Sweet! Can't wait to sport the ROD :)

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