LEAD
Aug 24, 2010 Uncategorized Hodge Podge
Just wanted to remind you that our next LEAD event is coming up on September 18, 2010 from 9am to 2pm.
This time around, we’re doing it a bit different. We’ll have a couple main sessions (one of which will consist entirely of music, communion, and prayer). We’ll also be offering specific training if you serve with RivKids, Chaos, The Element, EPIC, Life Groups, or Welcome Team. If you aren’t serving in one of those areas, we’ll also be offering our most popular class (Decision Making) and a new class on Interpersonal Communication you can take instead.
The cost is only $10 (to help cover lunch), but if you can’t afford that just let us know and we’ll cover you. We don’t want the cost to be the reason you can’t make it.
You can register now at http://LEAD.RivChurch.com
Just in case you still have doubts about joining us, here’s a little video where I pretty much say what you just read:
In case my video wasn’t enough to convince you, here are 10 more reasons to check out LEAD:
- 1. You’ll get specific training for how to lead in the area of ministry you are serving in.
- 2. Dan Price will be leading an intimate worship time with music, prayer, and communion. How intimate? You’ll have to come to find out.
- 3. Hang with other emerging leaders at Riv.
- 4. There will be coffee, of course.
- 5. Meet church planters from around Lansing and the rest of the state.
- 6. The MSU vs. Notre Dame home game isn’t on until 8pm that night (yes, we checked).
- 7. Get a pre-release version of a new Bible Study curriculum we’re working on.
- 8. It’s only $10 (to cover lunch).
- 9. If you can’t afford $10, it’s free for you.
- 10. Did I mention the game isn’t on until 8pm?
Tags: leadership, riverview
LEAD
Apr 27, 2010 Uncategorized Hodge Podge
It’s time for our next LEAD event at RivChurch! Here are some of the pertinent details:
Who is this for?
LEAD is for anyone who leads anywhere or wants to lead anywhere.
What do you mean, “anywhere?”
I mean “anywhere.” This event isn’t just for people leading at Riv or even for people who attend Riv. It’s open to anyone and everyone who wants to learn more about leading. (Not this kind of leading…graphic artist joke). Of course our focus is on Riv, but you can apply the content wherever you are leading.
Wee ha…when is it?
Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Where is it?
RivChurch’s Holt Venue.
Anything else I should know?
It’ll cost $10 (to cover lunch) but if you can’t afford that you can still come. Kids from birth to 4th grade can come for free and we’ll feed them too.
Click here to register and to read descriptions of all of the sessions.
Tags: leadership, riverview
Church for the Fonz
Apr 26, 2010 Uncategorized Hodge Podge
Every once in awhile I get asked the question, “Why does Riverview feel like it’s designed for men?”
I usually start by saying “thanks for noticing.”
We have intentionally tried to create a masculine environment at Riv in as many things as possible. The building design, the paint colors, the music style, etc. are all designed to err on the masculine side.
Why? Here are two of the most important reasons:
First, churches have become (in our culture) very feminine. The style of service, the decor, the music, the presentation of many churches are all very very feminine. Because of this, significantly more women go to church then men. Since there are so many churches that cater to women in our culture, we have chosen to intentionally go the other direction. If you want to find a feminine church, you probably won’t have a hard time.
The second reason is more important. The general rule of thumb is this: if a woman decides to check out a church, she will bring her children with her and have a hard time bringing her husband even after she gets saved. If a man decides to check out a church, he will bring his entire family. If he gets saved, usually his entire family will as well. It’s important, for the sake of non-Christians, to try to create an environment conducive for men.
I Heart Riv
Aug 24, 2009 Uncategorized Hodge Podge
This past weekend, I shared a few areas where I am really proud of Riverview. Here are a bunch of other things I love about Riv:
- It feels like home.
- The variety of musical styles.
- My co-pastors.
- The amazing team of staff and volunteers.
- The fact that our kids memorize Scripture.
- The amazing stuff our teams pull off with almost no money.
- The sacrificial spirit of so many individuals and families.
- The olders who consistently sacrifice for youngers.
- Awesome art.
- The theological content of the music.
- The fact that my kids love to go to church.
- The fact that my kids get to serve at church.
- Our ministry to families with special needs kids.
- Our compassion team and their outreach to our community.
- My crazy / non-commital / flaky / awesome / hilarious Life Group.
- Hundreds of changed lives.
- The welcoming spirit of so many people even when it’s hard to figure out who needs to be welcomed.
- The sense of freedom, both from legalism and sin.
- The meals team that keeps us fed during the weekends when we are working.
- The coffee.
- The acid washed concrete in the lobby.
- Unity in the midst of diversity.
OK…that’s enough gushing. I feel honored to be part of such an awesome church family. Thanks, all.
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