Mars Hill has a tremendous problem. They’ve seen phenominal growth in numbers… in fact they’ve grown 50% in the past year (over 5,000 people). That includes a 12% increase in attendance SINCE LAST WEEK. SINCE LAST WEEK. Church-wide… they are at 82% capacity during 36 weekend services at 14 different locations. Jesus has definitely stepped on the gas. Add to that, 551 small groups (with 60 new groups added this month). Whether you’re a fan of Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill or not… something big is happening there. And the stress and pressure from a pure administrative...

A unique approach to ministry.  Actually, I think it’s pretty stinkin’ cool. What do you think?    

Mark Batterson, talking about his new book, The Circle Maker:  Praying Circles Around Your Greatest Dreams and Biggest Fears: You can get your copy here. Have you read the book?  Was it...

Oh for crying out loud.  I appreciate the need to pray, but is anyone else but me a little embarrassed by this? Just...

All the Christmas Decorations are out in the stores already.  So, I’d like to share my favorite Christmas prayer with you.  I’m sure most of you will remember this one: Merry Christmas, early!