Friday’s List | February 10

Every Friday I post a short list of the things I’m reading, listening to, loving and wrestling with:

Here’s what I’m reading right now:

7 Things Christians Should Give Up to Reach Unchurched People by Carey Nieuwhof. Would be a great discussion to have with your team.

Andy Stanley — The Agile Apologetic, Part One Wow! Just wow! You have got to read this interview. Very, very powerful.

Andy Stanley — The Agile Apologetic, Part Two

Meet Generation Z: Understanding and Reaching the New Post-Christian World by James Emery White. Listen…if you haven’t picked this one up yet, please don’t wait. Very, very important stuff.

Here’s what I’m listening to:

 

Essentialism’s Greg McKeown On How To Simplify Your Life And Focus On What Produces Exponential Results on the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast.

Cal Newport — Deep Work  Another great interview with Cal Newport on the Bregman Leadership Podcast. . The author of Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World.

Predictable Success: Getting Your Organization on the Growth Track – and Keeping It There by Les McKeown. I’m testing out Audible for absorbing an additional book every month.

Quote I’m wrestling with:

“Imagine a world where people were skeptical of what we believed, but envious of how well we treated one another, and shocked at how well we treated them! ” Andy Stanley

App I’m using:

I’m committed this year to increasing my effectiveness. Nozbe is a leading productivity app. First heard about it from Michael Hyatt. It’s already making a big difference.

My own post I hope you’re reading:

What Would You Say to Your First Year in Small Group Ministry Self?  I’ve been doing this awhile. These are the activities that matter most.

Join me at GroupLife Southwest ’17!

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