Monday Morning Insight: Seth Godin; Reggie McNeal; Recession; and Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid

Orginally published on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 11:01 PM
by Todd Rhoades

Today, we have a whole range of stories, including some great leadership resources this week: an audio interview with Seth Godin; another one with Reggie McNeal; along with two online web meetings featuring Rick McKinley, Mark Driscoll, John Bishop, and Dave Browning. Plus, you'll find out why Bishop Thomas Week's says that he's not guilty after he pleaded guilty. I'll also share an interesting press release and we'll talk a little bit about the possible recession we might find ourselves in...

Thomas Weeks Now Says His Guilty Plea Was to Protect Wife Juanita Bynum
Bishop Thomas W. Weeks now says he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault to protect his evangelist wife, victim Juanita Bynum, from scrutiny.  Weeks said not only was his freedom at stake but so was the reputation of his wife.  The couple has reportedly weathered some stormy days during their five-year marriage. Each has accused the other of abuse.  Weeks says Bynum sent him a text message after he met her at divorce proceedings Monday urging him not to go forward with the criminal trial. Weeks released a copy of the text message he said Bynum sent to the media.  In it Bynum expressed her love for Weeks and asked him to protect them from going through the criminal case. “Plz (sic) don’t let this go to trial,” Bynum allegedly wrote.  “After receiving this text, I wanted to bring closure [to the trial] so that [Bynum] wouldn’t feel that I was trying to make this just a public matter to publicize a whole lot of negative things that would have come out,” Weeks said.  SOURCE

Seth Godin Interview Exclusive at Catalyst
My friends at Catalyst landed a big interview with Seth Godin.  Seth is a mega-guru blogger and best-selling author; and I know many of you follow him religiously.  Well, you need to listen to this interview… Seth talks about his creative process, his thoughts on the church, and some other really good insights on marketing and ideas. You can go to here or directly to iTunes http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=130079836” target="_blank">here…

What Should Congregations Do in Time of Recession?
Tom Ehrich, a church consultant and Episcopal priest offers this advice:  “First, let’s say the word: “recession.” That means worsening unemployment, sagging consumer confidence, cutbacks in capital spending, paralysis in debt markets, unsold houses, declining economic activity, corporate and personal bankruptcies, and tough decisions at home.  Second, let’s accept that recession is a spiritual and pastoral crisis. Those who bought the “prosperity gospel” have some theological rethinking to do. Young capitalists who have known good times will struggle existentially when clicks and cliques don’t pay the rent. Families built on “shopping together” will have only each other, plus a stack of bills to triage. Cult-like devotion to the housing market will yield scant hope or meaning. People need real bread.” SOURCE

New Book:  Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid:  Oprah, Obama and the Occult
I’ve mentioned before that I love press releases… especially ‘Christian’ ones.  This one caught my eye:  “A new book released this month explains it all Don’t Drink The Kool-Aid: Oprah, Obama and the Occult. A compilation and critique of numerous quotes from newspapers, magazines, TV and internet, dealing with an issue that is a hot topic right now and will continue to be for quite sometime. Powerful people and a powerful argument that what we see goes much deeper than the surface. This book is a thorough investigation to enlighten and disseminate the information that when pieced together form a clear pattern of influence.  My thought:  I hope the book is a lot more interesting and easier to understand than the press release.  SOURCE

Leadership Network Releases ‘Audio’ Advance
Audio Advance is a new, monthly podcast that will highlight what’s new in innovation at Leadership Network. Each episode will feature an interview with a ministry specialist, and will be different from content you’re now reading in the e-newsletter Advance. The inaugural March 2008 episode features Reggie McNeal, author of The Present Future, talking about the Missional Renaissance that is sweeping the nation as churches partner with other organizations to bless the community. This episode is just under 8 minutes long. As a special bonus to celebrate the release of the new podcast, when you download or subscribe to Audio Advance you will receive a $50 discount off the purchase of the DVD collection The Present Future: Six Tough Questions for the Church. (Promo code for this offer: W888W)

Free Live Web Event with Mark Driscoll, John Bishop & Dave Browning on Tuesday at 3:00 EDT
Join John Bishop (pastor of Living Hope Church), Dave Browning (pastor of Christ the King Church) and Mark Driscoll (Mars Hill Church) as they talk about multi-site strategies and models of ministry. All will be featured speakers for the upcoming Multi-Site Exposed Conference coming up next month in Seattle. Click here to register and reserve your spot (again, it’s free!)

Free Live Web Event with Rick McKinley on Wednesday, March 19 at 12:00 EDT
Join Eric Swanson (author of The Externally Focused Church) and Rick McKinley (pastor of Imago Dei in Portland, OR) as they discuss the key principles that Imago Dei has applied in reaching out to their community. Rick McKinley is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Community in Portland, Oregon, a missional community loving and blessing the city. Rick is the co-creator of the Advent Conspiracy, which is an initiative designed to help solve the water crisis by calling Christians back to the real meaning of Christmas. He is also co-creator of Love Portland, a growing city-wide initiative designed to engage the church in strategic relationships with their community by serving neglected areas and people in the city. He is the author of Jesus in the Margins and This Beautiful Mess: Practicing the Presence of the Kingdom of God. Rick is married to his best friend, Jeanne, and they have four wonderful children. Click here to register and reserve your spot (again, it’s free!)

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