TheMorningFive 05/12/08
Rick Warren, Indiana Jones, Facebook Churches, Reality TV and more ...
Hey everyone,
Hope you all had a good weekend. I’ve got a busy morning, so the post today will be a little bit different. Instead of five, full-fledged entries, I’m just going to do a rundown of some of the weekend’s most interesting stories … Thanks everyone; As always, I love to hear any comments you have!
Minstry marketing guru Chris Forbes has posted a free e-book that looks at how pastors can you use Facebook to grow their churches
Beliefnet has posted their list of “Reality TV’s Most Memorable Christians”. Among the "reality stars” are MC Hammer (from the first season of The Surreal Life), Stephen Baldwin (for his roles on both Celebrity Apprentice and The Mole) and Elisabeth Hasselbeck (the Survivor contestant who is now a View co-host).
Here’s an interesting profile of a church that meets in a local theater as part of its commitment to the community:
According to this story, because of the weakening dollar and raising oil prices, some missionaries are struggling to stay afloat
Saddleback Pastor and best-selling author of The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren, was recently interviewed about the keys to effective discipleship. The interview is aimed at church leaders, but it still has some good nuggets for average Christians.
The new Indiana Jones movie sounds a little creepy. According to CNN: "Real-life skull worship inspires new 'Indiana Jones' film"
Hope you all had a good weekend. I’ve got a busy morning, so the post today will be a little bit different. Instead of five, full-fledged entries, I’m just going to do a rundown of some of the weekend’s most interesting stories … Thanks everyone; As always, I love to hear any comments you have!
Minstry marketing guru Chris Forbes has posted a free e-book that looks at how pastors can you use Facebook to grow their churches
Beliefnet has posted their list of “Reality TV’s Most Memorable Christians”. Among the "reality stars” are MC Hammer (from the first season of The Surreal Life), Stephen Baldwin (for his roles on both Celebrity Apprentice and The Mole) and Elisabeth Hasselbeck (the Survivor contestant who is now a View co-host).
Here’s an interesting profile of a church that meets in a local theater as part of its commitment to the community:
According to this story, because of the weakening dollar and raising oil prices, some missionaries are struggling to stay afloat
Saddleback Pastor and best-selling author of The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren, was recently interviewed about the keys to effective discipleship. The interview is aimed at church leaders, but it still has some good nuggets for average Christians.
The new Indiana Jones movie sounds a little creepy. According to CNN: "Real-life skull worship inspires new 'Indiana Jones' film"