INC Tampa

Got Ideas?

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:26:00 -0400

Do you have any great ideas about ways to improve INC Tampa when we start back up in September? If so, please email them to INCTampa@gmail.com so the leadership can throw them around at a meeting this week.

Two Great Blog Posts

Thu, 21 May 2009 17:07:00 -0400

INC Tampa just wanted to take the time to point out two really great blog posts that every pastor should read. The first is by Mark Batterson about finding your own voice as a preacher and pastor. The other may be one of the most authentic blog posts we’ve ever read. It’s by Pastor Steven Furtick and is about when Jesus was personal. Take a moment to check out both of these inspiring articles.

What would you be willing to attempt for God if you knew you could not fail?

Thu, 21 May 2009 15:32:00 -0400

What would you be willing to attempt for God if you knew you could not fail?:

One of the greatest blog posts about taking risks, having big vision and leading a church that is trying to further the Kingdom of God. Written by Perry Noble…this one is a “barn burner”!!!

Coaching Network Opportunity

Tue, 19 May 2009 20:28:00 -0400

Ron Sylvia, Ed Stetzer and LifeWay is working together to present a new idea in coaching networks for church leaders. It was just announced that one of those networks will be in our area…Ocala. Not only will Ron Sylvia be involved, but so will Tony Morgan. This particular coaching network is for Senior/Lead Pastors and Executive Pastors combined. For complete details go here.

Jesus Isn't Hanging On A Cross

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:59:00 -0400

Jesus Isn't Hanging On A Cross:

This is a GREAT blog post by Mark Batterson that all pastors and church leaders need to read.

"When a leader becomes desperate for God…he/she then becomes dangerous. Praying that I will..."

Mon, 18 May 2009 10:59:00 -0400

“When a leader becomes desperate for God…he/she then becomes dangerous. Praying that I will have a dangerous faith!”

- Perry Noble

Great Meeting Yesterday

Wed, 13 May 2009 07:19:00 -0400

We had a great INC Tampa meeting yesterday. If you missed it you can check out the official INC Tampa Twitter posts here or a hashtagged list of comments from others in attendance by clicking here.

Don’t forget that INC Tampa doesn’t meet during the summer so the next gathering will be in September. Keep checking back here for details.

Today Is The Day

Tue, 12 May 2009 08:08:00 -0400

We’ll be live Twittering the INC Tampa meeting today starting at 10:00 a.m. To follow the conversation go to our Twitter site.

Offering Script For Oak Leaf Church

Mon, 11 May 2009 09:51:00 -0400

Offering Script For Oak Leaf Church:

These are great thoughts to keep in mind when presenting the offering during the worship service.

"The New Traditional Church: Community" by Tony Morgan

Mon, 11 May 2009 01:28:00 -0400

"The New Traditional Church: Community" by Tony Morgan:

A great blog posy asking some great questions about whther it is the calling of the church to create community or friendships.

Next INC Tampa Agenda

Fri, 08 May 2009 09:44:00 -0400

Bobby Triplett of Element Church will be sharing about their strategic partnership with Angel Food Ministries at the next INC Tampa meeting. We’ll also be talking about staff evaluations and setting goals during the “pressure points” discussion. As always we’ll be heading out for lunch together for an extra time of networking and sharing ideas. Make plans to attend at 10:00 a.m. next Tuesday the the Italian Club in Ybor City.

"You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world..."

Thu, 07 May 2009 13:20:00 -0400

“You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.”

- Walt Disney

This is a GREAT blog post by Mark Batterson about the pull church leaders feel to coddle insiders instead of answering the call to reach outsiders.

Thu, 07 May 2009 08:46:00 -0400

This is a GREAT blog post by Mark Batterson about the pull church leaders feel to coddle insiders instead of answering the call to reach outsiders.

RSS Feed And Twitter

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:06:00 -0400

We are in the process of changing the web strategy of the Innovative Network of Churches - Tampa. If you have gone by the blog recently you’ll see we’re in the process of changing the look of the site as well as the editorial direction. With this change also comes a change in the RSS feed. Please take the time to resubscribe to the INC Tampa blog RSS feed by clicking here or manually redirecting your reader to:

http://feeds2.feedburner.com/IncTampa

On June 1st we will discontinue posting to this Blogger site and RSS feed.

We also have a Twitter account set up. We’ll be using it to live tweet the meetings as well as posting the latest INC Tampa info and church leadership tips. If you use Twitter, please take a moment to go by and follow us.

25 Free Web Apps That Make Life Easier

Tue, 05 May 2009 23:26:00 -0400

25 Free Web Apps That Make Life Easier:

Tony Morgan recently had a great blog post about 25 FREE web applications that can make your life easier. Click on this link to check it out.

INC Tampa Is Next Week

Tue, 05 May 2009 23:14:00 -0400

Just a quick reminder that INC Tampa is next Tuesday, May 12th at 10:00 a.m. at the Italian Club in Ybor City. Click here for a map and directions.

In case you missed the April meeting…it was incredible!!! First of all it was actually raining in Central Florida, which was cause for a huge prayer of thanksgiving. Secondly, Jeff Iskra shared a devotional we all needed to hear about scheduling some down time in order to refresh and hear from God. His devotion brought about an impromptu conversation about Wayne Cordeiro’s new book “Leading On Empty”. The meeting also featured a great session where Paul Wirth and the staff from Relevant Church showed everyone how they work as a team to dream, plan and implement creative sermon series. The INC Tampa meeting itself closed out with a group discussion about volunteer burnout and then we all went down to Fresh Mouth to grab a bite to eat.

This month’s INC Tampa promises to be even better so make plans to attend. We’ll post the agenda for next week’s meeting on Monday.