Tag Archives: Jonathan Cliff
Pirate Face… Day 7
Posted on 01. Aug, 2011 by Kenny.
Thanks to everyone who has been praying for my pirate face. It really is an honor to have people all around the US praying, many of whom I’ve never met in person. You guys are amazing!
So, I figured I’d give regular updates on this little “disorder” I have at the moment.
Well, my condition got worse. Not much, but when I posted last week, it hadn’t gotten as bad as I though it was going to get. By Thursday, I think it bottomed out. You can see from the pictures below the difference between Monday night and now.
However, I’m still grateful that it really is still a slight case. Most people don’t notice it at all. Really, it’s only when I laugh and smile that people can tell.… Read the rest
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Jonathan Cliff is my hero!
Posted on 15. Mar, 2011 by Kenny.
Here he is with the one and only Carman. That alone is worth attaining personal hero status… but I’ll go on. I know that a lot of you who read this blog probably read Jonathan’s blog too, but in case you don’t, you should start. For the past 2-3 years, I’ve been beating this “collaboration” drum because it’s changed the entire way I see (and do) ministry. There’s something about not doing it alone. Funny how you can have a big church, big staff and still sometimes feel all alone. If you find yourself in that position, it’s your fault.
I’ve only known Jonathan Cliff for about 3 years, but he’s probably one of the people who has influenced my life most in recent years.… Read the rest
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Components of Illuminate
Posted on 20. Oct, 2010 by Kenny.
So, what are we doing at Illuminate? I’m glad you asked. I don’t want to reveal all the surprises, but I can give you a pretty good idea of what is going to happen.
Originally when we started planning the conference we were going to have Craig talk for three sessions and that was pretty much it. Don’t get me wrong, Craig can easily carry the conference all by himself and people would walk away more than satisfied. However, I dont’ want Illuminate to just be about the speakers. I want people to interact and have opportunities to ask questions, meet others and add to the conversations. I knew the only way we’d be able to do that is to add opportunities for this through breakouts.… Read the rest
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Origins of the Illuminate Conference
Posted on 19. Oct, 2010 by Kenny.
Yesterday I announced our volunteer conference, Illuminate. However, the idea of this conference isn’t new by any means.
I’ve always struggled with volunteer training. No matter what you do, they often tend to be somewhat “forced.” They’re necessary, but for a long time I’ve felt the need for a revamping of the traditional training meeting. So, about 4 years ago while serving at Cross Timbers Church in Argyle, TX, I came up with a different idea for training our volunteers. We called it Gear Up.
Essentially, it was a conference style training specifically for volunteers. We had an early-bird breakfast, live worship, an opening keynote from our senior pastor, a closing session and two breakouts where volunteers could pick what they wanted to learn about.… Read the rest
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Launching a volunteer conference
Posted on 18. Oct, 2010 by Kenny.
I’m very pleased to announce the Illuminate Conference. You’re probably asking, “what is Illuminate, I haven’t seen or heard anything about it?” True, you probably haven’t seen or heard anything about it because my team at Gateway and I just created it a few months ago.
So, why start a conference, aren’t there a lot of great ones out there already?
Good question. Actually, this conference has two very specific audiences. Like many churches, the economy has tightened budgets. It costs me almost $1000 (per person) to go to a national conference after paying for lodging, air, registration and food. One of the first things I was asked to cut from my budget were conferences. That makes sense. On the other hand, haven’t you ever come home from a national conference and though, “I wish my volunteers could have heard that speaker?” As a result of asking those questions, we developed the idea for Illuminate.… Read the rest
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Guest Blogger: Jonathan Cliff
Posted on 07. Apr, 2009 by Kenny.
I’ve very honored to have a special guest blogger on Children’s Ministry Online today. Jonathan Cliff is an amazing Children’s Pastor (So I hear) in West Texas. Jonathan and I have become very good friends this past year. We talk on a regular basis on topics ranging from technology, ministry to how you can get regular Redbox rentals for free. We’ve never met in person, yet I feel like I’ve know him for most of my life… okay, this is starting to sound like an E-Harmony advertisement. 
Here is his bio from his web site:
I’m a Children’s Ministry Pastor in the Llano Estacado. I would be considered an Abnormal Children’s Pastor in many circles. I am rarely found preaching to people, and never seen singing to them.
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I officially dedicate this post to Johnathan Cliff
Posted on 20. Nov, 2008 by Kenny.
The videos say it all.
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