Notable Voices (April 5, 2012)
4 Steps for Better Follow Up -- Justin Lathrop
This weekend's services will likely be the high attendance marker for churches worldwide, yet many of those guests won't return the next week. However, as I shared in my Easter resources post earlier in the week, many guests know the "what" of the local church but fail to grasp the "why." That's where follow-up and assimilation come into play. Justin Lathrop shares four quick tips for following up in business that could easily be implemented to your fit your local church context.
2012 ECPA Christian Book Awards -- ECPA
The ECPA has released its list of finalists for the book of the year. Once again, B&H has had a pair of books nominated-- The Resolution for Men and What Women Fear. Congratulations to Selma Wilson and her team.
The Giver is the Gift -- Zach Nielsen
A great reminder from Zach about the true gift we have been given. As Christians, our desire should be on the Giver, not His gifts. And the greatest news is that if we want Him, we can have Him, and nothing can ever take Him away from us.
Gossip and Slander: Poison in the Lifeblood of the Church -- Andy Davis
If you've ever served in or attended a local church, you've likely seen the destruction that gossip or slander can cause in the church. Andy Davis provides a great reminder that no church is safe and must safeguard itself from such talk in an effort to build one another up in brotherly love.
The Explicit Gospel: An Interview with Matt Chandler -- Ed Stetzer
I'm grateful for the ministry of Matt Chandler. We were blessed by his chapel message and participation last month for the Gospel Project webcast here at LifeWay as well. Matt's first book is out now, and he stopped by Ed's blog to answer some questions about The Explicit Gospel.
The Cross and Christian Blogging -- John Starke
As long as there have been blogs, there have been bloggers blogging about other bloggers. John Starke reminds us that sarcasm may sometimes be useful when blogging, but there are better ways to express regard for our internet enemies.
