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BEYOND RELEVANCE MUSINGS ON CHURCH, STRATEGY, AND CULTURE

BY RICHARD REISING

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RT @DailyKeller: “It is not the strength of your faith but the object of your faith that actually saves you.” Tue Jun 16 03:14:27 +0000 2015

RT @DailyKeller: “Truth without love is harshness; it may be right but you ignore it because of it's bite. Truth and love together transfor… Thu Apr 09 13:12:00 +0000 2015

RT @DailyKeller: Love is never primarily defined in the Bible as a feeling. At its foundation love is at least a commitment and a promise. Fri Mar 27 19:12:01 +0000 2015

RT @CSLewisDaily: “#Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance, the only thing it cannot be is modera… Tue Nov 11 03:47:45 +0000 2014

First 5k ever. First selfie without my daughter. :) #secondrunselfie http://t.co/TNe5SK6w9q Sat Nov 01 15:25:31 +0000 2014

RT @DailyKeller: “Anxiety is a daily statement to God saying, ‘I don’t think you have my best interest in mind’.” Thu Oct 09 14:01:58 +0000 2014

RT @timkellernyc: The heart of the gospel is the cross, and the cross is all about giving up power. Wed Sep 17 00:58:27 +0000 2014

RT @CSLewisDaily: "I don’t believe that good work is ever done in a hurry." ~ The C. S. Lewis Bible Sat Sep 13 12:57:25 +0000 2014

RT @mattedmundson: Our captivity to teach should never take precedent over our capacity to learn. #traidcraftAGM14 Sat Sep 13 12:57:04 +0000 2014

RT @DailyKeller: “You don't fall into love. You commit to it. Love is saying I will be there no matter what.” Sat Sep 13 12:56:38 +0000 2014

Very excited to be asked to speak this coming Wednesday on "Marketing God's Way" at Gateway Church http://t.co/PVKc31cGWB Sat Sep 13 12:55:03 +0000 2014

RT @CSLewisDaily: I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everyth… Fri Sep 12 00:41:41 +0000 2014

RT @DailyKeller: “If you don’t preach like there are lost people present, there won’t ever be any.” Mon Aug 18 05:06:29 +0000 2014

RT @timkellernyc: Jonah stands as a warning that human hearts never change quickly or easily even when someone is being mentored directly b… Sat Aug 16 02:19:46 +0000 2014

RT @DailyKeller: “Putting our faith in Christ is not about trying harder; it means transferring our trust away from ourselves and resting i… Sat Aug 16 02:17:19 +0000 2014

In life, there are people you can count on to DO THINGS & people you can count on to GET THINGS DONE—how exactly do you describe the rest? Thu Jul 03 03:07:02 +0000 2014

Excited to share some unique principles on Kingdom Influence next week. Visit if you can. Gateway Church: http://t.co/hlsoLtg05i Fri Mar 28 18:54:21 +0000 2014

My Recent Interview on ChurchNext.tv

Mar 11 2:20 PM

I am so honored and thankful to have been able to sit down a few weeks ago and chat with Chris Yaw of ChurchNext.tv. Anytime I'm able to share my passion for church marketing and healthy church growth with others is a gift! Check out the video link below for a whole host of insightful questions and honest answers about church marketing, when and when not to promote your church, and the keys to really growing a healthy, thriving church body. Enjoy!

Aug 22 9:15 AM

A Vision or a Dream?

Aug 22 9:15 AM

Church leaders, let's make sure our vision doesn't omit giants.

There were giants in the Israelites' promised land. We often paint vivid pictures of our vision that are all glorious and easy, but the reality is that a bigger vision means bigger responsibilities and bigger battles. Let's make sure our vision for ministry considers the giants and demonstrates how we will fight them from a position of strength. A vision for our future that does not take into consideration giants to be fought, is just a dream. A vision that ensures battle-readiness, is part of God's equipping for living out His plans on earth.

Mar 14 5:33 PM

Speaking News!

Mar 14 5:33 PM

I am traveling to speak in the UK for the next couple of weeks. If you're in the area, would love to have you join in at any of these venues:

I'm excited to be with this group of savvy business men and women again as we discuss marketing strategy:
March 22: En-thuse 6-10pm @ LEAF in Liverpool. Click here for more info and to register.

Also looking forward to these new opportunities to meet with church and ministry leaders as we seek to further God's Kingdom in Britain and beyond:
March 27: Leaders Forum with Dean Seddon- 1-5pm @ Ivy Manchester. E-mail [email protected] for more info.

March 31: Strategic Church Event with Dean Seddon- 10am - 4pm @ Oasis Church, Portsmouth. E-mail [email protected] for more info.

Hope to see you there!