Month: May 2009

Survey Sunday

Two Sunday’s ago was Gateway’s Survey Sunday. I remember seeing the results of our survey last year and there was some good information there. I thought some of you may be interested in what we ask our church once a...

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Gateway music

Last month Gateway did a series called “Why Austin Doesn’t Believe.” It was a great series, specifically for people struggling with doubts about the Bible, the idea that God really exists or other...

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What was your defining moment?

We all have them. A moment of enlightenment. An epiphany. Something happens and you’ll never see the world again the same. What was your defining moment for ministry? I’ve had two big ones. One of them has a lot to...

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Tribes, fans and mini-movements

I just finished reading Tribes by Seth Godin. Great book. I need to go back through it an pull out all the nuggets of goodness that I can apply to life and ministry. One thing that really intrigued me was the idea of creating...

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Constantly refining

You will never arrive. It will never be perfect. Our programs and systems constantly need refining and tweaking. We did a major overhaul on our Child Dedication here at Gateway. What we’re doing now is amazing! This is...

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Promoting volunteers

I’ve always been intrigued by this idea. At the end of every year we promote kids to their next grade. Why don’t we promote the leaders too? Sure, some do but why isn’t it the norm or expectation? I was talking...

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