Books Read in 2011

I thought I would share some books that I read in 2011. I would have to say that there was something profitable in each book and they were worth reading. I am putting together a reading list for 2012. I am also taking suggestions. I plan to read the Bible again and 23 others.

Books Read in 2011

And: The gathered and scattered church – Hugh Halter and Matt Smay

Barefoot Church: Serving the least in a consumer culture - Brandon Hatmaker

Bible - God

Economy of Love – Darin Peterson

Erasing Hell: What God said about eternity and the things we made up – Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle

Fatherless Generation: Redeeming the Story - John Sowers

Generous Justice: How God’s grace makes us just – Timothy Keller

Gospel in Life: Grace changes everything – Timothy Keller

Radical Together – David Platt

Sacrilege: Finding life in the unorthodox ways of Jesus – Hugh Halter

Speaking of Jesus: The art of not-evangelism – Carl Medearis

The Hole in Our Gospel: The answer that changes my life and might just change the world – Richard Stearns

The King Jesus Gospel: The original Good News revisited - Scott McKnight

The Man who makes a Difference: 10 keys to a life of impact – Jim George

The Poor Will Be Glad: Joining the revolution to lift the world out of poverty – Peter Greer and Phil Smith

The Tangible Kingdom: Creating incarnational community – Hugh Halter & Matt Smay

The Tangible Kingdom Primer – Hugh Halter & Matt Smay

To Own a Dragon: Reflections of growing up without a father – Donald Miller

Tribes: We need you to lead us – Seth Godin

When Helping Hurts: How to alleviate poverty without hurting the poor and yourself – Steve Corbett and Brian Fickert

...stay off the paved road

-craig

Mentoring Project Update

I am excited that we have a team of twenty three that have completed the Mentoring Project training as well as an orientation through Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Juan County. It is great to be in partnership with BBBS. They have an excellent staff and volunteer team. Would you consider being a friend to a child? Here is a statement from the BBBS Orientation Guide:
"Friendship is a powerful thing. It's fun, most anyone can be a friend and it's important. Experiencing fun activities together and forming a trusting bond with a child can have a powerful impact on the child."

Awesome Thanksgiving Dinner

What an amazing time we had at our first annual F.B.C. Thanksgiving Dinner. We served a total of 150 with a great volunteer team. From our perspective, we believe one of the reasons the church exists is to serve and care for people. It is true we live in a "church skeptical culture." And I would say much of the skepticism is deserved. It is time for the church to "live out" the Gospel and not just talk about it.


...stay off the paved road

-craig

Truth Conference

We had a great time with Dr. Del Tackett during our Truth Conference weekend. Question: What are you doing with the truth you have received?


...stay off the paved road

-craig

Water Water Water Water Water

You have heard the statistics. Millions are still dying every year from disease related to unclean drinking water. The pics below are from our August 2011 trip to Sultan Hamud. Are you interested in helping to drill wells in Africa?

...stay off the paved road

-craig

2011 Truth Conference

From our current newsletter

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The Mentoring Project at F.B.C.

F.B.C. Missions Night

Kenya Mission Trip

I am working on getting these uploaded with a little better quality, but I wanted you to see the amazing pics and video from our recent trip to Kenya. God blessed in so many ways. We will be sharing more info and pics in the near future.