Starbucks

This is a fantastic little video that helps churchy people think about our place in culture, how we behave and how we are perceived.
What do you think?  And more importantly, should the church be like starbucks?

Pastors

I saw this on my friend Rob’s blog.  It’s amusing.

MMC November 24, 2008

weekend in review: Had a really long weekend.  Worked a bunch with the Strategic Leadership Team at the church.  Played a load of video games with LJ.  Watched Star Wars 1 with Lj and Khobi.  Got gold medal 100 on Blockles.  The most fun part, though, was watching LJ play his last ball game.  He [...]

Life Coaching: How to cross a river with multiple crocodiles in it

I figure after 31 years of life, it’s time for me to pass on some of the vast array of knowledge I have gathered.  So, this will likely be an ongoing series in the reorient blog.  No thanks required, and feel free to add your tips to my lists.
1.  Don’t wear leopard or zebra print.  [...]

Christmas Choir Ideas

Our church doesn’t normally have a choir, but some peeps put one together for Christmas.  Here’s some ideas I would suggest for songs:

Why Dads Deserve Medals

Sacramento NYWC 12 – MarkO

So, this is finally my last post about the Sacramento NYWC.  I always come home with such a full notebook and its great to be able to process it here and get feedback and clairfy my learning.
This final post is about the final session at NYWC, where MarkO takes the stage and just inspires the [...]

10 Reasons You’re Gonna Fail

This isn’t about personal failure, like you are a loser.  This is an interesting list about failure as applied to systems like organizations, relationships and sports teams.  I found it on Tony Morgan’s blog.
10 Reasons Why You’re Probably Going to Fail

It’s not your passion. If it doesn’t make your heart beat fast or cause your [...]

MMC November 17, 2008

weekend in review: Great great weekend! Got to watch LJ play basketball Saturday morning. This was his first game with an actual referee. LJ thought that was really cool to have a referee. Then we went over to lovely Corvallis for some shopping, watched the great Beavers game, and went to [...]

Implications

Older Adults Growing U.S. Market

41% of American adults are over 50, the highest percentage in U.S. history.

People over 55 own 77% of all financial assets in the United States.

50+ adults account for 45% of U.S. consumer spending, $2.1 trillion per year.

By 2011 the American 50+ population will surpass the [...]