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WOW!

I have finished my reread and my review and just sent it off and all I can say is WOW! Well I can say more then that, Tim does an amazing job in this book. It is honest and insightful and it is going to really upset some people, but it is going to help so many more. I repeat what I said already, this is one of the most important books to be written in recent years. Those that are serious about impacting their communities will get so much out of this book. It is much more then mere theory, it contains practical steps that can be taken, and is full of examples of churches like Granger that are getting it done. Tim speaks clearly out of the pages of Scripture and challenges us all to do what Jesus did, connect and communicate.

I am blessed and blown away to have had this opportunity and cannot wait until you all have the chance to read this book and we can discuss it. I know it will be a starting point for some very important conversations and a catalyst for some important changes. Please pray for Tim as he considers all the reviews and make the final changes to the book and keep your ears open for a release date. www.leadingsmart.com

I can’t say enough good things about Pop Goes The Church. This book is one of the best books that I have read in a long time. Tim has a way with words, it is witty, honest, well researched, and Freakin Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVERY Christian needs to read this book. This book is going to liberate a lot of people and make a bunch really mad. I’m half way through my review and it just keeps getting better and better. Tim Stevens shots and he scores.

I have breezed through the book and I am 25% of the way through my reread and review of Tim Stevens’ book Pop Goes The Church and it is amazing. Tim puts into words thing that have been brewing in my soul for years. Those of you that know me well know how passionate I am about leveraging culture and speaking in terms that NORMAL people can understand. Well I stand by my early assessment of this book, Pop Goes The Church is ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT books written in recent years. Any church leader that is serious about reaching people for Jesus will want to read, chew on, digest, and reread this book. Tim doesn’t pull any punches, this is a very refreshing and honest look at the state of affairs. When this bad boy hits the shelves it will spark a lot of very important discussions and I believe it will help the church take a step forward. Tim Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, my Inbox finally informed me that the Eagle had landed, and she is a beauty!

I got my copy of Pop Goes the Church and jumped right in. So far it is awesome! Tim puts into word many of the frustration that I myself have felt and continue to feel regarding the present state of many of our churches. You are going to love this book.

I am waiting by the Inbox, waiting for that little sound that will inform me that I have new email. Tim Stevens’ “Pop Goes The Church” is supposed to be arriving today. I feel like a little kid waiting for Christmas.

Anne Jackson if you happen to read this you should consider what Tim is doing for Mad Church, I’d be glad to review it for you , beats waiting until 09′.

Still waiting……….

Tim Stevens, the Executive Pastor for Granger Community Church and co-author of the Simply Strategic books you see in the side column is writing a new book Pop Goes The Church, dealing with the church and engaging the culture. I think this going to be an extremely important book for the church and any leader serious about communicating the truth of God’s Word in a relevant way.

Well Tim asked for 10 leader to offer their time to read the manuscript and offer their input, there were about 100 different leaders that offered and I was chosen to be one of the ones to review the book. I AM ALL GEEKED UP ABOUT THIS!!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to read it. Did I mention that I am all geeked up about being able to start reading this book TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Tim for letting a big guy with a bald head be among the number of reviewers. Woo Hoo! Yeah still pretty excited about this.

There are a few churches out there that I wish I could attend.  They have amazing pastors, amazing creative teams, and amazing volunteers that get it done week in and week out.  Buckhead got it done again, the opening for the Illusions series was killer.  Los posted the video on his blog and here is the link.   They really take seriously the vision of connecting with the unchurched.  Siliva in church, NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Usually the new year is a fresh start, a new beginning, a time to feel refreshed and to get back to work…but I already feel like burnt toast! Anyone else?

A few months back a great tool was launched by the creative team at Lifechurch, YouVersion. It is an online interactive Bible. YouVersion has multiple translations available as well as a journal for you to record your notes as you go. You can also highlight and star passages. This is an awesome tool for me because as many of you know I WRITE IN MY BIBLE, A LOT, so much so that I have to get new Bibles every other year. So this year I am using YouVersion for my personal daily Bible reading, I am also using their One Year Bible plan. So I encourage you to log on and check it out. Set up a free user account and experience God’s Word in a whole new way.

YouVersion

Well it took me long enough, but I have finally set up the churches podcast through iTunes for all our Apple and iTunes fans.

For now you can access us at THIS LINK The link will open iTunes and take you to our feed.

One of my goals for the year is to make better use of Podcasting and Video teaching through the blog for the purpose of leadership training/development as well as supplementals to the Sunday messages for those who want a little more. Enjoy!