The Big Idea meets Podcasting!

Who knows when someone other than Jon, Eric and I will actually listen to this...but we are now officially podcasting all our Big Ideas messages. It just sounds cool to say that we are podcasting. Anyway, if you happen to read this blog and you happen to want to check this out, here is the link for you to subscribe: http://cccpodcast.mypodcasts.net/podcast.php
While we are talking about podcasting, let me make a recommendation. I have subscribed to Mosaic - Los Angeles podcast and I have been listening to Erwin McManus. Good stuff.

Innovation Happens in the Local Church

This morning I meet with the executive team from the Virginia Baptist Mission Board to discuss the "reproducing church". They want me to update them on the latest regarding the multi-site church and how we, NewThing (http://www.newthing.org) can partner with them (http://www.vbmb.org/) to reproduce new sites and new churches. While the VBMB is one of the most progressive denominational groups I have met, there is clearly a trend over the last 25 years that shows that innovation in church is happening in the leading local churches and not seminaries or denominational boards. NewThing has already contracted with them to coach thier top 30 churches in going multi-site, beginning with 5 key churches this year. It will be interesting to see if this partnership can grow.