Links I Like

Links I Like is a collection of blogs, articles and books I’ve come across recently and thought they were worth sharing. Click here for past Links I Like

Links I Like

Links of the Week

  1. Leaders you need to be following on twitter. If you are leader, you should be following the people on this list.
  2. Developing as a preacher. If you want to become a better communicator, read this.
  3. Rediscovering the old fashioned shave. I have to admit, I’m intrigued by this.
  4. Thom Rainer on The lifecycle of a pastor. Helpful stuff for pastors and churches and why some are effective and others aren’t.
  5. Are you in better shape than the average man?
  6. Craig Groeschel on How a pastor trains his church. This is solid stuff.
  7. 23 reasons for rapid church growth.
  8. Reading is one of the things that sets great leaders apart.
  9. Michael Hyatt on 10 mistakes leaders should avoid at all costs.
  10. What we organizations can learn from the leadership of Steve Jobs.
  11. Kevin Eikenberry on 10 great morning habits.
  12. If you are a parent, you need to read this.
  13. Al Mohler on Abortion is as American as apple pie. This is pretty eye opening.
  14. What we can learn from Newt Gingrich’s marriages.
  15. Russell Moore on The gospel in an abortion culture.

Is Abortion just Another Surgery?

I once read a newspaper editorial arguing that abortion is just another surgery, no different from a root canal or appendectomy. But why don’t people remember the anniversary of their appendectomy twenty years later? Why don’t they find themselves weeping uncontrollably, grieving the loss of their appendix? And where are all the support groups and counseling for those who’ve had root canals? -Randy Alcorn

Links to Start the Week

  1. Dave Mathis on The fairy tale of Universalism.
  2. John Piper on How to say what you believe. Really helpful.
  3. George Barna on 6 huge themes emerging in churches from the year 2010. Really insightful research for pastors and leaders.
  4. Andy Stanley on Being a courageous pastor.
  5. 5 things you have to believe and know before you plant a church. If you are thinking about planting a church, this is a good gut check to look at.
  6. A free chapter from the book “For the fame of God’s name.” This book is so good. This chapter is called “Abortion is about God.”
  7. Recently, Tim Keller was interviewed on his book Generous Justice. I’ve nothing but amazing things about the book and it is getting closer and closer to the top of the pile. Here is part 1 and part 2 of the interview.
  8. A primer on reformed theology. This is a great list for those that are curious about reformed theology.
  9. Will Mancini on The 5 horizons of leadership and how to use them.

Links of the Week

  1. Tim Chester on How the church is the best example of the gospel. Great video and huge implications for churches and communities on mission. 
  2. Greg Atkinson on What is your vision for 2011? Too many leaders have no idea what their vision is for their church. Do you know?
  3. People want to change. This is a great open door for the gospel.
  4. Ron Edmondson on What happens if leaders are too controlling of other leaders.
  5. Do pro-lifers care about life after birth? This is definitely a challenging question and one that pushed Katie and I to adopt.
  6. Generosity (and stinginess) are contagious.
  7. Generous Justice. This is a must-buy book.
  8. Jim Tomberlin on What multi-site churches and church planting will look like in the next decade. So excited to play some of these things out at Revolution in the next decade.
  9. Duane Smets on Purging the Pugnacious Planter.
  10. Daniel Pink on Becoming a motivational leader. Great insights in this talk, definitely worth watching.

Links of the Week

  1. Perry Noble on How to get buy in from your staff part 1 and part 2.
  2. Why Tim Tebow’s super bowl ad is a good thing. (From the perspective of a pro-choice journalist). This is a great article.
  3. Meet Acts 29 church planter Jared Ayers. I went to college with Jared and his dad did our wedding. Awesome to hear how things are going and how God is using them in Philadelphia.
  4. C.J. Mahaney on How Dad’s can proactively watch the super bowl. Great insights into how to protect your family, enjoy the game and how to use the game as a launching point with your kids.