Video Conference Call with Dan Kimball

eric posted on August 12, 2012

Check out the video conference call with Dan Kimball!

Dan is the founding pastor of Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, CA and part of the core team for The Origins Project. He is also author of several books including:

Congratulations to those who won a free copy of Dan’s newest book through the newsletter!

Dave K., Dan M., Chip A., Ryan B., Josh M., Scott S., Garrett, Jennifer L., Jeremy R., Ian E., Robert P., Jon P., Alberto M., Joe S., Heidi R., Drew H., Scott W., Kelly G., and John A.

Watch the interview here:

Dan’s newest book is called Adventures in Churchland: Finding Jesus in the Mess of Organized Religion. From Dan’s website:

“Why I wrote this book….

I wrote Adventures in Churchland: Finding Jesus In The Mess of Organized Religion because there are many Christians who feel that we are often misrepresented by the most vocal and negative examples among us. We see this showing in opinion polls like this one which made national news last week. We desire to see this changed and instead to be known as being the kind of Christians and churches that Jesus desired us to be. I wrote this book to help us all respond to some of the most often raised criticisms, such as:

I also wrote this book to give hope to those who may feel like a misfit in the church and Christian sub-culture. This book is a little more vulnerable and personal for me than my other books, as I share some of my story in this book from the time when I wasn’t a Christian and not interested in church while I was playing drums in a punk and rockabilly band. In a somewhat ironic twist, my life’s trajectory began to change when our band was living in London, England and I met an elderly group of Christians in a tiny church there. As a result, I ended up becoming a Christian and eventually became a pastor. But it wasn’t an easy transition. My entry into the evangelical church world was full of strange and even quite unpleasant experiences which I write about, some of which you may also relate to.”

Video Conference Call with Charles Jenkins

eric posted on August 9, 2012

Check out our interview with Charles Jenkins!

If you didn’t read the cover article about Charles in Outreach Magazine, here’s a little bit about Charles from his website:

“While Jenkins is widely known as the senior pastor of the historic Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, a rapidly growing multi-location congregation of over 8,000 members in the Chicagoland area, he is also a visionary, trailblazer, connector, community leader, advisor, GRAMMY® award-winning songwriter, author and dynamic communicator.

Jenkins is author of the inspiring and informative leadership book, Thriving in Change, 10 principles to help leaders navigate through the opportunities they face.”

Congratulations to those who won Thriving in Change through the newsletter!

Howard S., John H., Todd P., Beth H., Kit M., Molly S., Ed S., Julie Mc., April S., Bill H., Phil H., Mark H., Craig B., and Andrea H.

Watch the interview here:

Video Conference Call with Gregg Farah

eric posted on June 4, 2012

Join us for an online interview with Gregg Farah this Thursday at 11:30am CST!

Gregg is the Student Ministries Pastor at Shelter Rock in Long Island. Gregg is a native of NYC and CT who went to the west coast for college (BA in Education) and seminary (MA in Education). After ten years of student ministry, Gregg returned to NYC to start Mosaic Manhattan Church in Lower Manhattan before joining the team at Shelter Rock. Gregg enjoys writing and rooting for his beloved NY Mets and spending time with his incredible family, his wife Janine and their three amazing daughters.

Join us for a conversation about spiritual growth and getting your message out as a writer in innovative ways.

Join us here for the interview on Thurs (6/7) at 11:30am CST!

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Video Conference Call with Ted Beasley

eric posted on June 4, 2012

Join us this Thursday (6/7) at 11am for an interview with Ted Beasley!

Ted is a Master Teacher at the Acton MBA, and he has coached entrepreneurs through Coaching by Cornerstone. He has helped successfully launch businesses and non-profits including Gateway Church in Austin.

In our interview, Ted will be sharing the skills necessary to become an effective entrepreneur.

Currently, Ted serves as the CEO of My Entrepreneurial Journey, an innovative and interactive experience for entrepreneurs. From the www.myej.org website:

“Do you really have what it takes to be a successful and fulfilled entrepreneur?

It’s the agonizing question that haunts every entrepreneur at some point.

My Entrepreneurial Journey’s challenges and exercises—developed by master entrepreneurs who have proven themselves in the arena—will help you put that question to the test. And it will help equip you with the mindset and the skills you’ll need to take your first step toward that extraordinary level of success in business and in life that you’ve always yearned for.

With assistance from your Guide and Running Partner, you’ll tackle these challenges head-on, and track your progress at every step. Once you complete My Entrepreneurial Journey, you’ll be miles closer to having the skills, instincts, and habits of a master entrepreneur.”

(The sound issues even out at the 12th minute. Sorry about that, but his content is worth listening in on!) :

Video Conference Call with Kenny Conley

eric posted on May 15, 2012

Join us on Wednesday, May 23rd for an interview with Kenny Conley at 2:00pm CST!

Kenny serves as the NextGen Pastor at Gateway Church in Austin, TX. He is the voice behind Childrens Ministry Online and helped launch the Illuminate Conference in 2011. He is one of the co-authors of The Eric Trap: 5 Things Every Leader Has To Get Right.

The winners of book giveaway include:

Kelly C., Jimmy D., Tyler B., Mark N., The Harrisons, Ed C., Howard S., Stephen H., Wayne B., and Brandon T.

For free resources, articles, interviews, and a chance to win free books, be sure to sign up for my monthly newsletter!

Check out the interview with Kenny here:

 

 

Video Conference Call with Charles Lee

eric posted on May 15, 2012

Charles Lee founded the Ideation Consultancy, Inc., an idea agency that specializes in turning good ideas into remarkable brands by developing innovative business strategies & infrastructure, strong brand presence, memorable visual identities & design, creative marketing, new media PR strategies, and web presence. He is the author of the new book: Good Idea. Now What? How to Move Ideas to Execution.

Congratulations to the winners of our book giveaway!

Sal V., Michael C., Joel C., Chris T., Scott S., Kathy A., Ryan B., Patti T., Tom W., and Andy B.!

For a chance to win free resources, sign up for my monthly newsletter at the top right of my site.

Check out the interview with Charles below:

Video Conference Call with Erwin McManus

eric posted on April 2, 2012

Join us Thursday, April 5th for an interview with Erwin McManus from 3-3:30pm CST!

Erwin leads Mosaic in Los Angeles; creates films; guides a fashion & design company; writes books such as An Unstoppable Force, The Barbarian Way, Wide Awake, Soul Cravings, and Uprising; and inspires though his speaking.

Watch the music video Erwin directed here.

Check out Erwin’s new video series “Signs” here.

Congratulations to those who win the new Artisan Journal created by Erwin! The 5 winners from March included the following: Josh M., Sal V., Larry B., Daniel B., and Rick B.. The 5 winners from April included the following: Dan M., Russell H., Marc H., Joseph O., and Chuck H.. For a chance to win other great giveaways, sign up for my email newsletter and keep your eyes out for the next one.

Would you like to give the journal as a giveaway for guests at your church, partners with your non-profit, or to your employees at your company? Secure a special deal by emailing sales@mcmanus.la.

Want to take your church through the “Artisan: Create a Life” sermon series? If so, go to www.mosaic.org/podcast.

Watch the interview below (start from the beginning until the 1 minute mark and then skip ahead during the technical difficulties to 8:30 when the interview resumes):

Video Conference Call with Michael Warden

eric posted on April 2, 2012

Michael Warden serves business executives, ministry leaders, and pastors as a coach to help them maximize their impact by redesigning their lives around who they really are, what they really value, and the core mission they most want to fulfill in this world.

Recently, Michael walked me through the Leadership Circle Assessment. It was extremely helpful! Michael knows how to extract the best from people. Through a blend of introspective and challenging questions and experiences, he helped me gain personal and ministry momentum. What I hoped to happen was exceeded by what has actually happened within me and in my ministry setting.

Watch the interview here:

Video Conference Call with Mark Batterson

eric posted on February 8, 2012

Mark Batterson is the author of several books including, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, Primal, and his latest The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears. Mark serves as the Lead Pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. and is on the creative team of the Origins Project.

Check out the interview here:

Congratulations to those who won The Circle Maker book giveaway!
Ryan G. from CA, Christopher B. from TX, Ryan B. from PA, Todd H. from NE, Tyler B. from OR, Candi W. from AZ, Stephen N. from MI, Richard M. from PA, Daniel L. from Southeast Asia, Ross B. from WA, Alberto M. from CA, Matthew S. from CA, David C. from CA, Cory H. from OH, Mike L. from MN, Josh D. from TX, Lisa R. from TX, Ken M. from CA, Howard S. from AZ, and Gretchin A. from IN

Video Conference Call with Mike Howerton

eric posted on February 8, 2012

Mike Howerton is lead pastor of Overlake Christian Church in Redmond, Washington, and served for six years as the college pastor at Saddleback Church. Mike is the author of Miles to Cross and Glorious Mess: Encountering God’s Relentless Grace for Imperfect People.

Congratulations to the winners of Glorious Mess!
Chip A. from CO, Jason M. from MA, Todd W. from CO, Jon O. from CA, Dan M. from IL, Mark P. from CA, Chris T. from MT, Jeff P. from OR, Mike C. from OR, Jeff S. from FL, Rich K. from CA, Joe L. from TX, Jaylynne F. from Canada, Janai B. from TX, Heidi R. from AZ, Scott N. from MI, Trey C. from CA, John H. from KS, Dave A. from CA, Steve T. from NV

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