Rich Kirkpatrick's Comments

http://juliannamorlet.blogspot.com/ : 10 Things I Wish I'd Known: When I Started Leading Worship

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:39:37 +0000

Hi Julianna...a very nice list! A couple additions... - You will improve with experience. The only way to grow as a leader of anything is to actually lead. So, give yourself time and do not be too hard on yourself. - Asking "why" is important, even if the answers do not come from your leaders. You can learn a lot about what is really important this way. And, you are thinking these questions, anyway. - You are different. Embrace that. Being a creative type, which most worship leaders are, is a good thing and will provide fun tension if lived out healthily. Yes, you will be misunderstood. Embrace that, too. - Find a mentor, or two or three and learn what makes them tick. They do not have to be super heroes just real people with character who can show you how lead by sharing their life--mistakes, warts and all. The encouragement is amazing from people who share their wisdom. - Be in community with some other worship leaders outside of your fellowship to challenge your character as peers and inspire you to grow. Having a safe place to vent is critical for any leader. It is far better to misspeak in front of trusted peers than your leadership, worship team or church members.

http://movethemountains.blogspot.com/ : #RobBell, Discourse, & Humility

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:59:49 +0000

I think Rob Bell is as guilty as any for the discourse being what it is. He got to frame the conversion in the first place! The control of book info while releasing controversial statements made for genius buzz making. It was red meat for those who he and others were already waiting to take the bait.

Stuff Christians Like - Jon Acuff : What are the best Christian blogs?

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:39:09 +0000

Most are not scarf wearing, scooter driving dudes there but www.theworshipcommunity.com is a great place for worship leaders, worshippers and pastors. Another blog that really mixes things up for creative people and the rest is www.randyelrod.com where you never know how you will be stretched. Great stuff.

Stuff Christians Like - Jon Acuff : Zakk last! The final Zakk the metrosexual worship leader image.

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:36:47 +0000

I wanna be this dude! The scooter is my color, btw ;)

Stuff Christians Like - Jon Acuff : Win 3 iPod Shuffles on Stuff Christians Like.

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:20:53 +0000

the whole worship leader post... vnecks! The metro post is my fave and I am a worship leader

Theology Evolved? : Changes

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:37:14 +0000

Good stuff, except for Toby Keith being quoted.

ChurchCrunch : Confessions of an Internet Pastor: Not For Church People

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 04:25:37 +0000

The thing that would make it be a "group" is only who is inviting the people--not necessarily programs or programming. FACT... 1/4 will come to church (small group, worship, meeting, etc) regardless of their background. Its all about the people, not the tools. Internet Church really is not a church any more than saying a physical building is a church.

ChurchCrunch : Confessions of an Internet Pastor: Not For Church People

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 23:02:17 +0000

If your internet community was a group watching, you would think differently. With an online prayer experience I helped contribute to with Tony Steward of Life Church it became apparent that people were not just one-to-one screen to person ratio. There were whole families, dorm room lounges and other settings that kept pace with the whole deal. What I think is most effective is a smaller group, rather than individualistic, internet strategy. I may help launch something like this so my theory (as of today) is to not do as things are done. The reality is, that really good Youtube clip is something my whole family gathers around my laptop for. This can be applied to internet church. Plus, it does not have to be a rebroadcast of life, but an actual interactive experience that way. We will see.

The Wonderful Noise : Vacation!

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:52:36 +0000

Very nice. I love that place.

Chronicles of Dawnia : Christian Web Conference at Biola

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:29:09 +0000

yes... the blog design is tops! so cool to see you at the conference...the video is great. :)

Brandon Buchanan's Blog : You Are NOT Awesome!

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 19:37:32 +0000

Legalism=us putting rules that are not in the Bible that are lower than God's law which we can keep and feel pretty good about ourselves or make others feel not so good. So, I would not say you are being legalistic unless you say I am disobeying God by calling something awesome like a fish taco that just is the best. Its when we set up rules we like to keep that might be great for us but really are matters of personal conscience and could change depending on culture. Language is cultural. To one person offense another the opposite can come from the same words. So, your point is making something special. I like that. Its just not a black and white deal.

Brandon Buchanan's Blog : You Are NOT Awesome!

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 18:53:08 +0000

Awesome post brutha! ;) I think language is cultural, so I am not as legalistic about that. But to answer your question, I believe the name Jesus should be used carefully. I often hear people jest. Hmm.

Brandon Buchanan's Blog : a fresh new look

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:20:00 +0000

pretty sweet lookin blog bro!

Ragamuffin Soul : This Is My Life

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:41:15 +0000

Los! I remember that I was actually one of the FIRST podcast interviewees... which is just sayin you have come a LONG way and it ROCKS!! Love the new logo, concept and all. Cannot wait to hear the CD! I guess you must let me interview this time brutha when it comes out. ;)

Human3rror : Simple Pastor Wordpress Theme

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 21:09:34 +0000

OK... I like your themes. My only problem right now is that I have worked to integrate Facebook Connector in a custom way from Sociable into my blog and it is something I do not want to redo or hack into one of your themes. Have you thought of a Facebook-Wordpress plugin or putting FB Connector into your themes as an option?

Collide Magazine Blog : A Context Contest

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 16:30:09 +0000

cool! did I make it?

Ragamuffin Soul : The Great Hot Assistant Debate

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 04:55:54 +0000

I would surely agree with you on this politically incorrect stance. I prefer "mature" assistants, for the additional reason to have someone who has wisdom and has a healthy relationship with her husband. That has worked great for me in the past for me. Now, I just wish I could afford to have one!

Ragamuffin Soul : Caption Please

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:01:47 +0000

This is the last picture of young Carlos with the bell choir after secretly substituting an arrangement of "Thriller" and teaching the moonwalk to his peers.

Ragamuffin Soul : Where's The Steeple?

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:35:30 +0000

Its about time. I think that buildings are fine, but we should not put them above people.

Brandon Buchanan's Blog : Dare me!

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 04:43:02 +0000

Beautiful picture. Beautiful. French press make me happy.