The Campus Pastor Interviews: Josh Surratt

Posted by Greg Atkinson | September 2, 2010 .

The following is an interview with Josh Surratt of Seacoast Church from almost two years ago. Here are Josh’s answers: What is your ministry background? What did you do before becoming a Campus Pastor? I came on staff as a student ministries intern while I was still in college. After college, I managed an Outback [...]

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The Campus Pastor Interviews: Howard Frist

Posted by Greg Atkinson | August 31, 2010 .

The following is an interview with NewSpring Greenville campus pastor, Howard Frist, from almost two years ago. Keep in mind, two years ago, these guys were just dipping their toes in multi-site and their first multi-site campus in Greenville was brand new. Now 5 campuses later, these guys are rocking and rolling. Here’s Howard’s answers [...]

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10 Ways to Improve Your Sermon Archives Right Now

Posted by Greg Atkinson | August 30, 2010 .

The following is a guest blog post from one of my sponsors (on the right): Brad Hill of SiteOrganic. Be sure to click on their ad and check out what they’re doing. Below is the guest blog: Have you ever wondered if Jesus considered the distribution of His words, as much as the words themselves? [...]

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The Campus Pastor Interviews: Scott Williams

Posted by Greg Atkinson | August 27, 2010 .

The following is and interview with Scott Williams of LifeChurch.tv from October 2008. These are Scott’s answers: What is your ministry background? What did you do before becoming a Campus Pastor? I don’t have any formal “ministry training” besides volunteering within one of the LifeChurch.tv ministry areas. Prior to becoming a Campus Pastor at LifeChurch.tv; [...]

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The Campus Pastor Interviews: Larry Van Laar

Posted by Greg Atkinson | August 25, 2010 .

The following is an interview between Larry Van Laar of North Coast and me from October 2008. These are Larry’s answers: What did you do before becoming a Campus Pastor? I owned a concrete pumping business with three direct employees. However, I would show up on job sites and run crews of up to 40 [...]

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The Campus Pastor Interviews: Dave Clark

Posted by Greg Atkinson | August 24, 2010 .

The following is an interview between Dave Clark and me from October 2008. At the time, Dave was a campus pastor at National Community Church in Washington DC. Now Dave is on staff at Fellowship Church in Grapevine, TX. I asked the following questions to several campus pastors. Here’s what Dave said: What is your [...]

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The Role of Campus Pastor

Posted by Greg Atkinson | August 23, 2010 .

Over the next several blogs, I’m going to give you a little peak into my head and heart and what I have been chewing on for the last few years. For about three years, I have been fascinated with the multi-site church movement and the unique role of campus pastor at a multi-site church. About [...]

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I Saw a Living Legend

Posted by Greg Atkinson | July 13, 2010 .

Last night I returned from my weekend in Phoenix, AZ. I was there doing a secret shopper at Christ’s Church of the Valley on Saturday and Sunday. I had a great time with CCV and have a great respect for their church and their desire to do what they do better. Sunday night, I went [...]

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Let’s Discuss Tolerance

Posted by Greg Atkinson | June 28, 2010 .

Well, friends, it’s been 9 months since I made my plea “Can’t We All Just Get Along?” (a blog you must read and comment on if you haven’t already). 73 comments later (as of this writing), I’m still asking the question. The good news is I heard from some very nice gay Christians that answered [...]

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