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Christmas Letter 2015
It’s been awhile since we’ve sent a family Christmas letter, but this year has been filled with so many changes that we thought we should update all of you on the latest on the Plotner’s in Colorado. After almost three years working at Church...
The Game Changer in Creating Community
Community. It’s a buzz word in the church world these days. Leaders are doing everything within their power to create it. Whether it’s a small group strategy or guest follow-up, as church leaders, we are attempting to do a better job in order to make a safe place for...
The Power of a Great Question
My youngest daughter is the master of asking questions. I often find that she uses it to make conversation when she doesn’t know what else to talk about. At times, it can become annoying; however, at other times, it can be a great way for us to share our stories. She...
What Can the Church Leader Learn from Apple?
Last week, I made my latest visit to our local Apple Store here in Colorado Springs. I wasn’t there to look at the newest iPads or the oversized iPhone 6 Plus. I was there to visit a Genius. You know — those guys that are really smart and can use language that make...
Every Meeting Ever
If you’ve been in meetings over the years, you’ve probably seen all of these things happen at one time or another! Enjoy this video by Tripp & Tyler.
How Millennial Are You?
If you’re like me, you hear a lot about millennials these days. You hear that they are different. That they have tattoos. That they have stopped going to church. And the list goes on. However, often times when we hear things like this, we judge rather than...
Let’s Take a Journey — Are You Ready?
Some of you have wondered over the last two years, “What does he do anyway?” This video, in general, pretty much summarizes it.
Are you chasing that . . . SQUIRREL!
You probably can recite the scene if you’ve watched the movie, UP. It’s a classic scene where the dog is easily distracted by none other than . . . a squirrel. If you’re like me, you can be fully engaged in a conversation when someone says, “squirrel!” We all know...