GrowthStarts

QuickLinks

Some interesting links of late:

• Over at Catalyst, Nancy Ortberg gives three steps to creating momentum to take you to the next level.
• Mark Waltz is in the middle of an engaging series of posts about best practices for the guest services ministry of your church. But the secret is that these ideas are applicable on many other levels. I particularly like this one about always being on.
• Tony Morgan has a new job. He's the executive director of ministries at West Ridge Church (one of NorthStar's partner churches) in Dallas, Georgia.
• Tim Stevens offers up a moving nine-minute video from one of Granger's services. Very creative. The topic: victory via surrender.
• The newest Narnia movie has begun filming in Australia's Gold Coast. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is being directed by Michael Apted.

QuickLinks

Some interesting links of late:

• David Brooks on what "genius" really is. (HT: Execupundit)
• Rick Warren's laws of leadership.
• Tim Stevens has Dave Treat on landmines to finding leaders.
• Mark Batterson on the importance of reading the Bible.
• Jim White on an "argument culture" and bitter blogs. (HT: Perry Noble)

QuickLinks

Some interesting links of late:

• Michael Hyatt has eight things leaders can learn from symphony conductors.
• Jonathan Fields asks, What's your M.O.? (HT: Execupundit)
• Rick Warren points out five ways to bring out the best in your kids.
• Mark Beeson pursues ambidextrous worship, with a little prodding from a little middle-schooler.
• Jonathan Dodson has eight simple ways to engage with non-Christians. (HT: Catablog)

QuickLinks

Some interesting links of late:

• Michael Hyatt lists six steps to more courage.
• Jay Hardwick talks about the recent Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting politics: Everyone has a crazy uncle. (HT: Perry Noble)
• Execupundit has come up with seven ways to make matters worse. (Only seven?)
• Rick Warren discusses five components of a healthy marriage.
• Tim Stevens has an exasperating list of expectations church leaders have of their members. (Only 17?)

QuickLinks

Some interesting links of late:

• My friend Steve Miller was on the local Fox morning show recently to talk about his new book Enjoy Your Money.
• Perry Noble talks about being totally submitted to Christ.
• Tony Morgan has had a great series of posts on how the "contemporary" church has become the new traditional. Check out his posts on community and on music.
• Steven Furtick's topic is "Roast Your Game." You'll have to read it to see what it's about!

Linkage Catching-Upage

Catching up on some links I've been hoarding...

• Ed Young talks about change--why it's so hard and why it's so vital.
• Mark Batterson says we give the Third Person of the Trinity short shrift.
• Another from Batterson on altars and the importance of remembering.
• What are those important things you've been putting off for whatever reason? Wayne Cordeiro writes about taking hold of your future and making things happen.
• This iBible video makes me laugh out loud!

Link Roundup

Cleaning out more links to get ready for the new year...

• Cultural Offering on what to teach your children. (HT: Execupundit)
• Perry Noble has thoughts on getting to the next level in leadership.
• At pastors.com: Five mentoring mistakes to avoid.
• Tips for running an effective meeting from Craig Groeschel.
• Michael Wade has some helpful biographies and autobiographies for the leader.

Link Roundup

Catching up on some remaining 2008 links before the year closes...

• Michael Wade calls for courtesy at work.
• Alan Riley on the most popular song in the world.
• Mark Beeson on praying for your child's future spouse.
• Perry Noble asks, "Is church really that important?"
• Craig Groeschel on how to set the tone for an effective meeting.

Catalyst Monthly

The December issue of Catalyst Monthly is up with some great articles. Check it out!

Link Roundup

• Execupundit on why attention to detail is so vital.
• Craig Groeschel at Swerve on how to get twice the productivity with half the meetings.
• Tony Morgan has 10 reasons why he doesn't like most Christians.
• Michael S. Hyatt has a list of his top 10 favorite business books.
• Just for fun: Check out the World Name Profiler to see where on the map people with your surname live.