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Wed, 16 May 2012 15:44:29 +0000

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Wed, 16 May 2012 15:29:24 +0000

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Comment on Final #CATALYST thoughts #BLOG by michaelcriner

michaelcriner — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:11:42 +0000

Ben!

Thanks for the comment – I agree that it was a lot of leadership tips/lessons jazzed up which can be and is challenging to say the least… I suppose I would push against the thought that the average pastor has a strong theological motivation. I’m afraid that many don’t. I’m afraid for the majority of people who simply stop reading, or stop learning, or stop asking the question “why are we doing what we’re doing in the way that we’re doing it?” That’s dangerous. A lot of pastors need theological undergirding because if you just study the culture and impolite it or re-purpose it without biblical motivations, then you might be more conformed to the pattern of this world rather than transformed by the renewing of your mind.

All in all, may we be faithful to the gardens that God has planted us and may we with much effort engage the culture. Catalyst for sure wants us to engage the culture, and for that – at least we’re all trying!

Comment on Final #CATALYST thoughts #BLOG by Ben Humeniuk

Ben Humeniuk — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:45:28 +0000

Interesting thoughts, Michael. I had a similar take when my Forge class volunteered at the ’08 conference– it seemed like we were getting some good leadership tips mixed in with a lot of flash. I never really considered the lack of theology, though I think that’s by design– I assume that the average pastor in attendance has strong theological motivations based on their seminary experience and ongoing study. If anything, Catalyst’s purpose is to boil down cutting-edge practices from the marketing and management worlds and re-purpose them for church leadership. (It spun of out Maxwell’s Injoy stuff, I believe).

Challenged by your vulnerability on not comparing congregations sizes. That’s a good lie to fight.

Comment on 3 Scriptures that have shaped me the past 31 years #BLOG by michaelcriner

michaelcriner — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:34:29 +0000

Those are great! The word of God is so kind in pushing our focus vertical. Thanks for the comment!

Comment on 3 Scriptures that have shaped me the past 31 years #BLOG by Swaff

Swaff — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:22:59 +0000

Great idea! Mine are:
Philippians 3: 7-11 as well!
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore i will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. for when I am weak, then I am strong.”
John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth,a nd the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Comment on Day One Summary from #CATALYST by michaelcriner

michaelcriner — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:12:16 +0000

Wes, thanks for the comment. We came to this conference for the same exact reason. I guess you would wish that it weren’t this bad. But you’re right – we need to be pushed and probed and that helps us learn. A lot of it depends on how you’re approaching a conference. Are you looking for encouragement, ideas, inspiration, etc.? Then pick your conference accordingly.

Hope to see you today!

Comment on Day One Summary from #CATALYST by Wes

Wes — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:26:40 +0000

Great post Michael. I walked away yesterday feeling the same way. I chose to go to catalyst this year over t4g and other conferences that would have lined us much closer to what I believe for a reason. I did it because I feel you grow best when you are taken out of your comfort zone. You must think through why you don’t agree, which strenghens what you believe, or you are stretched to understand a concept in a new way. There was a great deal that I wasn’t thrilled with but I’m glad I came.

Comment on Received my shots for #India & they gave me a sticker! #winwin #PHOTO by granma

granma — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:13:10 +0000

Love the sticker. You should be wearing it!!!!

Comment on Received my shots for #India & they gave me a sticker! #winwin #PHOTO by Colby "Alaska" Wright

Colby "Alaska" Wright — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:20:41 +0000

It would be better if you were wearing said sticker with pride whilst going about your daily business.

Comment on Adele staring down her whale leaves Ruth unimpressed #PHOTO by granma

granma — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:16:35 +0000

She has an outstanding personality! As for Ruth, she will probably act this way as they grow up. Not impressed with big sis…he he. They are just too cute!

Comment on Adele staring down her whale leaves Ruth unimpressed #PHOTO by Colby "Alaska" Wright

Colby "Alaska" Wright — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:18:45 +0000

Too awesome! You are getting good at the photo/caption meme.

Comment on 30 realities for Christians from Lewis Sperry Chafer #BLOG cc: @fwcm by Deborah

Deborah — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:36:05 +0000

Thanks for posting this! I was trying to write all these down while you were saying them but kind of gave up because you were speaking so quickly.

Comment on 30 realities for Christians from Lewis Sperry Chafer #BLOG cc: @fwcm by Nate R

Nate R — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:49:26 +0000

Having this read over us as a congregation this morning was refreshing and encouraging. Thank you so much for sharing this.

Comment on Lady describes her escape from an apartment fire: “I got bronchitis… ain’t nobody got time for that.” #VIDEO #WOW by Nick Dean

Nick Dean — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:27:14 +0000

This video wins the Internet!

Comment on One of the most important moments at #VERGE Conference. #VIDEO (cc: @plattdavid) by Nick Dean

Nick Dean — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:54:20 +0000

This was a great post. Love what he said.

Comment on If you are looking for a new book to read… read this from @MattChandler74 by Explicit Gospel came in early. Thanks @MattChandler74 for writing this! | MICHAELCRINER.COM

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:50:58 +0000

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Trae — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:43:25 +0000

Criner List on Grooveshark I fully expect this comment to get flagged. I'll email it.

Comment on How NOT to win a bowling match #VIDEO by michaelcriner

michaelcriner — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:37:55 +0000

Yeah… it’s pretty inane.

Comment on How NOT to win a bowling match #VIDEO by Deborah

Deborah — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:36:17 +0000

So, on your facebook post, I was trying to figure out what this would be. I finally thought “Oh! Who do you think you are, I AM?” as in God…. but nope. This is not about God.