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Re: The Day I Started AA

kylegoen — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:07:33 -0000

Hey Joey,
Glad you found it helpful. Hope you and your family are well these days. I think I like the 2000's version of Joey Rhyne better than the 80's version I have seen on Facebook.

Re: 21

kylegoen — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:05:56 -0000

Rodney,
Thanks for leading the way with a great model of marriage.

Re: 10 Commandments for Parents

kylegoen — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:07:00 -0000

Thanks for the encouragement.

Re: Get Out of Your House

kylegoen — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:39:32 -0000

Bosie,
Thank you for your comment. You have really pointed out a very interesting truth about the "Cavemen Society" and it's effects.
I have great memories of our RA campouts and the trips you would take us on. I learned a lot under your leadership. Thank you for investing your time into my life.

Re: Get Out of Your House

kylegoen — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:21:40 -0000

Kristin,

You are doing exactly what I wanted to communicate. You are investing in others. This time it was in the context of your home. This is a great story. I am pumped to read about how you are learning to redefine how developing relationship looks as a mom with two children and a busy life. The main thing is to prioritize the importance investing in others. Thanks for your leadership and friendship. Keep leading and serving.

Re: Seven Months of Thankfulness

kylegoen — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:08:47 -0000

Thanks Robert. Would love to catch up when you have time.

Re: Zwemer, Chambers and LifePoint

kylegoen — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:37:42 -0000

Thanks Kelly. We are thankful you are remembering us. Tell everyone hello.

Re: Zwemer, Chambers and LifePoint

kylegoen — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:29:22 -0000

Laura,
Thank you so much. I will make sure you are on this list @ 2:00 pm.

Re: English Conversation Group

kylegoen — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:13:13 -0000

Thanks Cheryl. We have 18 who have responded for information.

Re: Let’s Meetup – Updated

kylegoen — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:33:39 -0000

following the lead

Re: Let’s Meetup – Updated

kylegoen — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:31:02 -0000

Way outside my comfort area...but I must say it is really good.

Re: Let’s Meetup – Updated

kylegoen — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:30:21 -0000

Thanks almost. We are just walking forward and trusting.

Re: Seven Months of Thankfulness

kylegoen — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:19:55 -0000

Chris,
It is all God. He is so good. Thanks for sticking with us and following along.

Re: The Language Game

kylegoen — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:44:36 -0000

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I know you have been through it yourself. I hope your family is doing well.

Re: The Language Game

kylegoen — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:00:15 -0000

Thanks Chris. Keep it up we need it.

Re: The Language Game

kylegoen — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:44:53 -0000

Larry,

Thanks for the encouragement. Still plugging away.

Re: The Power of Influence and Your Voice

kylegoen — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:26:05 -0000

Chris,
Stay focused on what you are called to in ministry. Your influence is making a difference.

Re: The Power of Influence and Your Voice

kylegoen — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:24:29 -0000

Josh, Good thoughts on the power of social media. Your influence is being felt in the school here through the video you shot. Hope to see you soon and hear about new things in your life and marriage.

Re: chriscornwell online: Lessons in Leadership

kylegoen — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:15:46 -0000

Good post Chris. I like to read what you are writing and experiencing.

Re: Getting to Know Neighbors

kylegoen — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:23:57 -0000

Thanks Nathaniel. Enjoy the Nutella and think of the Goens.

Re: Getting to Know Neighbors

kylegoen — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:12:08 -0000

Eddie, keep holding the banner high and calling us to look outward. Keep asking the question, "How do we connect with our neighbors?"

Re: Getting to Know Neighbors

kylegoen — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:49:00 -0000

good to see you this past week. already looking forward to the next time. you would have had enjoyed meeting everyone.

Re: “Oh, She’s Not a Doctor”

kylegoen — Tue, 31 May 2011 15:10:21 -0000

Stacey,
Good to hear from you. I hope you guys are well. Please let me know where you guys land. Keep checking in here.

Re: Leading Change in the Church

kylegoen — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:41:39 -0000

Don't avoid the non-practicing experts, let's balance them with examples of those who are practicing.

Re: Leading Change in the Church

kylegoen — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:39:27 -0000

"When we moved to Portland, we became part of the Evergreen Community because my pastor, Bob Hyatt, is one such example. Jeff Vanderstelt in Tacoma, Jason Dukes in Orlando, Linda Bergquist in San Francisco, Rob Burns in Philadelphia, Trinity Grace in Brooklyn, Tim Keller in NYC. Tribe in L.A. (that's where Alan Hirsch goes) is another example.

I think there are tons of practitioners being used by God in post-Christian urban areas. Andrew Jones in, well, everywhere, Michael Frost's Small Boat Big Sea in Australia, and The Crowded House chain of churches in the UK, Australia, and South Africa."
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This is exactly what I am looking for...someone to point out the practitioners who are living the preferred vision. Thank you for listing this out.

I think Upstream Collective has a voice today to point toward practicing models they view as being visionary and leading the way into the future. How about painting a picture of these churches so the broader context of church leaders can become familiar with them.

If they (practicing churches) do not have the voice or the platform at this moment, then you give them your voice and platform. Then church leaders can make a decision concerning what they will do to lead their churches toward a missional expression.

The fact is Warren, Stanley, and others at one time didn't have a voice either until someone loaned them their influential voice. Over time they were able to give their own definition to who they were and what they were leading. My post is not in defense or opposition to what they lead, but a call to put forth Missional practitioners and leaders who are shaping the discussions.

I do want to make a caution that if the US church is going to make missional changes there must be church based practitioners that pastors can see, talk to and learn from whether in the US or other parts of the world.

Since the US church is pragmatic in many ways they have to see churches in action and understand how "this" works.

Do not hear or read in my writing, "Down with the theorist and the prophetic voices calling out for change." I am one who loves change, leading change and being in the middle of changing organizations. But, we have to have organizations, churches, and missional leaders who are pointing people back to churches that are leading out in the preferred vision. Without the positive voice pointing toward "another way" people will grow weary of the perceived "naysayer." It can appear to become what we are against most often and not what we are for.

The church (in whatever form you have it look) is the only hope for a sin-broken and fallen world. So continue to call out for change, reform and missional living all while pointing toward those churches who are successfully living in the "new world."