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Re: 008 – Dan King

Dan King — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:40:52 -0000

Thank you SO much for having me on the show, Mary! It's really strange listening to myself in this, but you sound amazing! Ha! I'm glad that this conversation blessed you, especially during your current trials, and I pray it blesses others too. #fistbump

Re: Disabling Autopilot, Engaging Creativity

Dan King — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:39:18 -0000

You're absolutely right, Eddy! Autopilot can be helpful for some tasks, but we definitely need to intentionally think!

Re: Life-Giving through Gifts-Based Ministry

Dan King — Mon, 18 May 2015 12:23:08 -0000

That's a great question, Cheli! And I can tell you in my experience as part of the staff team in a mega-church, that we do let people "blossom" as you mention! My role (as I mentioned) is to help people go through this process. We do have lots of existing ministries where people can get plugged in, and if there's nothing that "fits" with their God-given gifts and passions, then we do what we can to help them launch the ministry. One of the best examples this that I've seen is a gentleman who felt led to do prison ministry, but we hadn't launched on yet. So we helped him launch it, and now he has a thriving ministry in our area's jails, and has a rapidly growing team joining him in this work. Our entire staff team has come alongside this man (and several others like him) to help him achieve everything God has put on his heart to do.

With that said, I can't speak for EVERY mega-church, only what I'm experiencing and witnessing in mine.

Re: What If Your Workplace IS Your Mission Field?

Dan King — Wed, 06 May 2015 14:54:13 -0000

The apparent lack of religion is a belief system itself.

Listen, I'm not here to argue. You shared a comment expressing your belief, basically asking me to adhere to your belief. Which is ironic, because that's exactly what you're expressing that I shouldn't do.

Re: What If Your Workplace IS Your Mission Field?

Dan King — Wed, 06 May 2015 14:46:08 -0000

Ha! Wow... If that's your response, then I think you really didn't get the point of the piece... makes me wonder if you read it at all.

I don't want to turn this into a big argument, but what you're saying really applies to what you're doing... flaunting your religious views, and asking me to accept and conform to them.

I'm sorry you feel the way you do about my religion, but the point I'm trying to make here is about truly being the kind of person I believe my belief system asks me to be... loving, encouraging, and a good example.

Re: Some Things Aren't Worth Compromising

Dan King — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 17:29:32 -0000

Thanks, Diana! That's some pretty high praise! I wouldn't mind if it got in the hands of everybody with a 'career' either.

Re: Some Things Aren't Worth Compromising

Dan King — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:11:12 -0000

Ha! Thanks Doug! And yeah... I love flipping things upside down. Jesus was against the grain too...

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Re: Some Things Aren't Worth Compromising

Dan King — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:34:46 -0000

Thank Mike! Ha! Just thinking... you've seen me walk through a lot of that, first-hand. I appreciate your friendship then (and now). You rock, brother. #fistbump

Re: Before You Click “Send” On Your Next Email

Dan King — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 18:08:07 -0000

I love that... "write with our head but proof-read with our heart." #fistbump

Re: Paying Well: Loving Others Through Fair Wages

Dan King — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 23:20:05 -0000

Glad this encouraged you! I totally get where you're coming from... and I'll be praying for continued wisdom for you to succeed wiht the work you do!

Re: We Are All Connected: Rembembering Birmingham

Dan King — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 15:09:40 -0000

Hmm... we're obviously looking at things from completely different worldviews, so I'm not going to try to agrue with you here. But I feel like you missed the point of this whole post/conversation. It seems like the idea that "we're all connected" is just one of the reasons why we should stirve to better understand people from other cultures than our own.

I feel like the message of MLK was about reconciliation and building relationships... not about communism. The truth is that our hateful actions hurt PEOPLE. And there's nothing good about that.

Re: Paying Well: Loving Others Through Fair Wages

Dan King — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 09:51:50 -0000

Thanks, Sam! And that's a big word to have for the year! Praying it's a good fruitful one for you! #fistbump

Re: Paying Well: Loving Others Through Fair Wages

Dan King — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:07:39 -0000

It seems like asking (or expecting) other Christians to give you a discount is somewhat self-centered. It considers more what we get, not how we can be a blessing to them. If they offer, maybe because they have other motives for giving away services, then that's fine. But we should always first look to how we can bless others, rather than take from them (in my humble opinion).

#fistbump

Re: Paying Well: Loving Others Through Fair Wages

Dan King — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:14:18 -0000

You're welcome, Ginger, and thank YOU! And you're right about the guilt thing... but it starts with me. I don't really ask for freebies, so I'm not afraid to charge for my time either.

Re: Paying Well: Loving Others Through Fair Wages

Dan King — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 13:24:13 -0000

That's awesome! I look forward to seeing more! #fistbump

Re: Paying Well: Loving Others Through Fair Wages

Dan King — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 13:16:22 -0000

I love that, Kevin! Especially the part about, "how many more people I can serve and bless." I think the heart of what I'm trying to share here is about looking outward from ourselves anyway. We should definitely charge what we're worth, but partially because of what it enables us to do for other people...

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Re: Paying Well: Loving Others Through Fair Wages

Dan King — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:47:51 -0000

Yep, you are SO right! It makes me think about Broetje Orchards... they've constantly looked for ways to lift up and care for their workers, and they've been greatly blessed as a result. They're big now, but they started small, and with one big mission... to care for the people. Christians (especially in business) should look to BE a blessing, not just to receive a blessing...

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Re: Anytime You Deal with Another Human It Is Ministry

Dan King — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:46:23 -0000

LOVE. this! #fistbump

Re: the single most important metric for website success

Dan King — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 14:59:36 -0000

Thanks Lynn! And I agree completely with everything you pointed out. The idea about adding pictures isn't a license to just load a bunch of photos... we still have to be smart about how we manage the visual aspect of a post (and the whole website). Additionally, the making stuff scannable with header text and stuff not only applies to informational posts, but I use that practice regularly in storytelling posts too. Poetic stuff can be different, but I've seen it used successfully there too. I think my big point is that as writers online, we not only have to thing about the words we use, but also how they are displayed on the page. There's an art to post design almost...

Re: Keep Calm: You are Amazing, No Matter What

Dan King — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:27:55 -0000

Oh, wow! I'm always bummed to hear about people being let go from a job unexpectedly like that! I know it's an emotional roller coaster.

If it helps, I was let go just over two years ago, and I now refer back to that (painful) day as my Independence Day. I've been working for myself in a VERY non-corporate role ever since, and I'm LOVING it! I don't know what the future has for you, but it sounds like you're already thinking about some things. I pray you land quickly on solid ground, whatever that looks like for you.

Be blessed! And thank you for the feedback and letting me know how this piece helped you process all of this!

#fistbump

Re: Keep Calm: You are Amazing, No Matter What

Dan King — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 10:23:28 -0000

I had a good friend inside the company who I could talk to on a regular basis about my feelings. It really helped me to let out some frustration, and then get me focused back on my work. And it worked both ways... they would use me for the same thing.

I know that people will make decisions I don't agree with, and may even hurt/anger me. But I've always tried to deal with those emotions, and keep my focus on my work.

#fistbump

Re: Keep Calm: You are Amazing, No Matter What

Dan King — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 10:20:07 -0000

You are most definitely not alone in this! Going into the corporate environment for the frist time can be a HUGE shift. And I think the biggest advice I can give is what I try to communicate through this article... just do good work. Most of the time it will help you get ahead, and when it doesn't, then just remember that it's not a reflection on you. #fistbump

Re: Keep Calm: You are Amazing, No Matter What

Dan King — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 16:28:06 -0000

Thanks Debbie! Yeah... I've come to realize that it doesn't matter what happens, it doesn't change the value of what I bring to the table. In the end, I'm happy to be working for myself these days....

Re: Keep Calm: You are Amazing, No Matter What

Dan King — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 14:01:18 -0000

Dude... that's interesting... now you've got me wondering the same thing. I can definitely see the (negative) impact of overthinking things. The more opportunity we have to dwell on a circumstance, the more we second guess everything.

And you are right on about the fear stuff. I know that fear can be good in actual emergency situations, but it really has no place in our day-to-day.

#fistbump

Re: Keep Calm: You are Amazing, No Matter What

Dan King — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 13:58:07 -0000

That passage in Colossians is one of my favorites, and is definitely the heartbeat behind all of this. I've seen that truth echo throughout my life in many ways. Thanks for sharing it here! #fistbump