http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm Charlie Wear's church & culture blog en-us Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:58:01 -0700 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 15:08:00 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss charleswear@gmail.com charleswear@gmail.com http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2007/2/5/Shifting-blog-sites Friends and Readers...I am changing my web address to charleswear.com. Please update your bookmarks accordingly.Blessings,Charlie Wear My Life Mon, 05 Feb 2007 15:08:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2007/2/5/Shifting-blog-sites http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2007/1/22/Never-Give-Up-Says-Trump-Good-Advice-for-Church-Leaders So last night Michelle resigned from The Apprentice. I wish she had been a little more blunt with "The Donald." I would have liked it if she had said: "Hey, I am not going to sleep outside in a tent for any job." Of course, anyone... Leadership Mon, 22 Jan 2007 05:14:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2007/1/22/Never-Give-Up-Says-Trump-Good-Advice-for-Church-Leaders http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2007/1/19/More-Leadership-Lessons-from-Donald-Trump-and-The-Apprentice I know, I know, we don’t want to emulate the CEO model in church. But Donald Trump and The Apprentice are there for all of us to see. Just bear with me here. On the Apprentice Trump is working with volunteers. They are ready, willing and a... Leadership Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:49:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2007/1/19/More-Leadership-Lessons-from-Donald-Trump-and-The-Apprentice http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2007/1/19/Bob-Hyatt-makes-the-NY-Times All I can say is wow! Bob Hyatt is central to a New York Times article! Thanks to Stephen Shields for noticing. The topic was the use of widgets in blogging. :) Emerging Church Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:49:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2007/1/19/Bob-Hyatt-makes-the-NY-Times http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2007/1/15/What-Church-Leadership-Can-Learn-from-Donald-Trump Okay, before you immediately stop reading, there might be something that church leaders can learn from Donald Trump and the Apprentice. Years ago, when I was the executive pastor (unpaid) of a church that was going through a transition period, I ha... Leadership Mon, 15 Jan 2007 06:15:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2007/1/15/What-Church-Leadership-Can-Learn-from-Donald-Trump http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2007/1/11/Who-are-the-new-influencers I am wondering, speculating really, about when the new "young" leaders will step into the forefront of what God is doing. Yes, I know, the day of the baby boomers is not over. In fact, there are some who think there will be another "sp... Emerging Church Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:18:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2007/1/11/Who-are-the-new-influencers http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/12/28/The-apostolic-life Do you ever wonder what daily life was like for the apostle Paul. If you read between the lines, it doesn't sound like it was much of a picnic. Apparently there is something about living through trials that strengthens. Just read about Jordon Cooper'... Emerging Church Thu, 28 Dec 2006 04:22:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/12/28/The-apostolic-life http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/12/24/10-myths-and-truths-about-atheism It is an interesting time of year for the above entitled article, but leave it to the Los Angeles Times. It seems as though this apologetic for atheism holds it out as just another form of belief, or religion, if you will.One interesting note, it see... Current Events Sun, 24 Dec 2006 14:49:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/12/24/10-myths-and-truths-about-atheism http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/12/4/Best-of-Emerging-Church-2006 Bill Dahl at Porpoise Diving Life pipes in with his Best of the Emerging Church in 2006 awards. I am honored to be included on the list. Bill recently finished his book, The Porpoise-Diving Life, Reality for the Rest of Us. Can't wait to read it. Emerging Church Mon, 04 Dec 2006 04:16:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/12/4/Best-of-Emerging-Church-2006 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/11/10/Expectations-in-the-Missional-Church I found this by way of Jordon Cooper's Church of the Exiles site. It is from David Fitch's Reclaiming The Mission blog:TEN THINGS ANYONE WHO JOINS IN A TWENTY FIRST CENTRUY MISSIONAL CHURCH PLANT SHOULD NOT EXPECT1.) Should not expect to regularly co... Emerging Church Missional Church Alternative Church Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:49:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/11/10/Expectations-in-the-Missional-Church http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/11/6/A-Brothers-Sins This post by one of the folks who visited Next-Wave from the "slicers" is just too good not to mention. What a great, biblical approach to what we should do in the face of serious sin in our leaders. Nice work, Rick. From the post: "F... Current Events Mon, 06 Nov 2006 05:11:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/11/6/A-Brothers-Sins http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/11/3/Drop-your-rocks-and-think-a-little Several years ago I sat in a pastor’s meeting as the regional overseer made the announcement. A prominent pastor had resigned his position in one of the leading churches in our association. “He resigned because of sin in his life: pornog... Current Events Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:55:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/11/3/Drop-your-rocks-and-think-a-little http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/11/2/Nov06-issue-of-NextWave-is-online The Nov06 issue is online and the cover story by Dan Kimball deals with the barriers that get in the way of "being" the church every day of the week. Editor Bob Hyatt has put together another fine collection of articles and in his editorial... Next-Wave Thu, 02 Nov 2006 04:44:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/11/2/Nov06-issue-of-NextWave-is-online http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/10/30/Connecting-to-Viewers-Online From the USA Today: "This fall, episodes of many series, including the biggest hits and newest shows, are available online for free as networks try to hold on to audiences while finding new business in new technologies. "We need to think... Alternative Church Culture Mon, 30 Oct 2006 07:21:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/10/30/Connecting-to-Viewers-Online http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/10/29/The-emerging-church Live music, later hours and chill settings are guiding a “missing generation” back to church. This article from the St. Petersburg Times says that the emerging church is a "cool" tweak to tradition. Really? Emerging Church Sun, 29 Oct 2006 04:47:00 -0700 http://blog.the-next-wave-ezine.info/index.cfm/2006/10/29/The-emerging-church