We’ve had a vision from day one, as this Origin Church dream was birthed, to launch multiple churches in smaller cities, after launching in Ringgold-Chattanooga. We have a heart for Cleveland, TN, Ellijay, GA, and Dawsonville, GA; 5 churches over the next 10 years. Sure, there are good works happening everywhere, but you cannot deny your [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Let’s make it simple. We’re not discussing Old Testament tithing or New Testament giving, but just generosity, Jesus-style. Are you doing this? Think about it this way: If every dollar in your paycheck is truly put there by God, then we must remember that He has set up a spiritual economy for us. Here it [...]
We consider music to be “reverberation” that ALL can relate to. God gave Jesus as the song and since He did, we all love music, and many styles. The great thing about songwriting is, it has no boundaries. Notes, tunes, and sounds don’t indicate secular or non-secular. That is determined by words. So, you can creatively help [...]
Loved Michael’s post on this subject. Oak Leaf is one first-class act! Read it here.
At Origin Church, we have set out on a major mission to have in our DNA, a culture of transparency and authenticity; one that allows people to come as they are, honestly, not hiding any of the challenges they or we face, and being loved all the same. Francis Chan wrote the following words, but I cannot [...]
This is why we exist, Origin Church, to help reduce these stats! Pretty interesting statistics from Gabe Lyons, author of UnChristian. Non-Christians aged 16-29 years old were asked, “What is your current perception of Christianity?” 91% said antihomosexual 87% said judgmental 85% said hypocritical 78% said old-fashioned 75% said too involved in politics 72% said [...]
Jeff and I had a good meeting with Jim Akins and Brian Bloye on Thursday. Two super Christians! What a spirit these guys have. We’re proud to be associated with them and their Westridge church planting school each month. They have added some tremendous value to us. Still digging on partnerships for Origin. Going to Virginia in [...]
Jeff is a big part of what’s happening here at Origin Church. Jeff is on our lead team and I thought I would let him share some note nuggets of a lunch meeting he and I had this week with our friend Ryan, who happens to have a great mind for the unchurched culture -Shane People [...]
Church giving and support should never go down, only up, regardless of the economy! I am aware that it often does slip during economies like we’re experiencing, but we should actually step up and give more. If we could learn the value of Malachi 3 where God said to “test him” in giving and see [...]
Andy Crouch Culture change starts with 3 people. Look at Google. A small group can maintain the suspension of impossibility. Then, they draw in 12. They bring more depth and new resources. Then, you draw in 120. They all care about the vision. They bring a “get it done” mentality. All of us have a [...]
