by Greg Atkinson | Jul 25, 2016 | Addiction, Attractional, Church 2.0, church planting, Churches, Communication, Companies, Consulting, Continuing Education, Creativity, Devotional, Discipleship, Family, First Impressions, Guest Services, Hospitality, Hurt and Pain, Innovation, Leadership, Missional, Multi-site, Music, Outreach, Preaching, Pride, Random Thoughts, Secret Shopper, Training, Worship Leading, Worship resources
I don’t usually share much about my family on here, but I will today. I have three teenagers. My only son is 13 and he’s a handful. He argues with everything I say and shows great disrespect. I’m told this is normal and I remember going through a...
by Greg Atkinson | Jul 18, 2016 | Church 2.0, church planting, Churches, Communication, Devotional, Discipleship, Hospitality, Hurt and Pain, Ideas, Innovation, Leadership, Outreach, Preaching, Random Thoughts, Worship resources
In the midst of unspeakable darkness and trials, I’m calling on the Church and her leaders to rise up and shine forth. Be unifying in your words and actions. May God guide us as we shepherd His people. I’m praying for you. But the wisdom from above is...
by Greg Atkinson | Jun 23, 2016 | Addiction, Attractional, Books, Branding/Design, Church 2.0, Church Media, church planting, Church video, Churches, Communication, Conferences, Consulting, Continuing Education, Creativity, Devotional, Discipleship, Diversity, First Impressions, Greg's Favorites, Guest Services, Homosexual issues, Hospitality, Hurt and Pain, Ideas, Innovation, internet campus, Internet Links, Intros and Announcements, Leadership, Media ministry, Missional, Multi-site, Music, Outreach, Podcasts, Preaching, Pride, Random Thoughts, Social Media, Training, Worship Leading, Worship resources
I watched the big news yesterday that Derrick Rose got traded from the Chicago Bulls to the New York Knicks. What’s to note about this announcement is that Derrick Rose was supposed to be a Chicago legend and superstar originally. He is very talented and can...
by Greg Atkinson | Jun 13, 2016 | Addiction, Attractional, Church 2.0, Church Media, church planting, Church video, Churches, Communication, Consulting, Continuing Education, Devotional, Discipleship, Hurt and Pain, Ideas, Innovation, Leadership, Media ministry, Missional, Multi-site, Music, Outreach, Preaching, Pride, Random Thoughts, Training, Worship Leading, Worship resources
About five years ago my family and I went to dinner with a key family in my church. The objective of the dinner (besides fellowship and strengthening our relationship) was to have a hard conversation. I had seen all the warning signs and the shepherd side of me could...
by Greg Atkinson | Jun 6, 2016 | Addiction, Attractional, Church 2.0, Church Media, church planting, Church video, Churches, Communication, Consulting, Continuing Education, Creativity, Devotional, Discipleship, Diversity, Hurt and Pain, Ideas, Innovation, Leadership, Media ministry, Missional, Multi-site, Music, Outreach, Preaching, Pride, Random Thoughts, Social Justice, Social Media, Training, Web 2.0, Worship Leading, Worship resources
You may not know this about me, but there are many people who will remember that I have signed numerous emails, cards, and even my books when someone asks me to sign them with the tagline: “Keep Pressing On!” Life is tough. I mean really hard. There are...
by Greg Atkinson | Mar 25, 2016 | Creativity, Devotional, Discipleship, Holidays, Hurt and Pain, Music, Random Thoughts, Worship Leading, Worship resources
I was worshiping with Chris Tomlin’s song “At the Cross” the other night and I thought it was the perfect testimony for me. I share the lyrics with you now as a Good Friday testimony and reflection: “At The Cross” There’s a place...
