Over the past 18 months, thousands of Central Florida residents and community leaders have worked together to develop a shared vision for the seven county region that includes Orlando. The result is a commitment to work together to preserve the natural beauty of the area, encourage economic development, and concentrate on centers of growth that are connected by transportation corridors. If you would like to imagine the future of Central Florida, take a look at this video clip:
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The population of Central Florida is expected to double by 2050. However, we are not expecting to see continuous urban sprawl. New population centers have higher density with a mixture of retail and commercial. The way that we plant churches is also changing as we adapt to our context.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007
reproducingchurches.com
Some of my buddies got together and bought me a new MacBook. Here I am looking suprised. Jason and Eric had already let the cat out of the bag. Thanks a bunch guys, you are the best. 
Last week, I spent a few days hanging out with the founders of reproducingchurches.com at a leadership network meeting @ FBC Orlando. Pictured here are Jason Dukes, Keith Lancaster, Hal Haller, and Robert Beckman.
The above pics were lifted from Eric's blog. Eric and Mandy are out to change the world, starting with NYC.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
An enviornment for reproduction
At a recent gathering of reproducingchurches.com the question was asked, "What are key elements needed to create and have a culture for reproduction?" Here is a summary of what was discussed:
_each person's gifts and passions are valued, and it is emphasized how much value each person has to give away.
_people are relating closely to one another, doing life together, not just gathering on Sunday.
_leaders aren't kept to preserve the organization. They are sent to spread the DNA.
_the strategy for the church does not just revolve around activities central to the church facilities.
_the vision to reproduce is more than talked about. It is lived out.
_tasks aren't delegated, they are decentralized. People are given authority to actually live sent without their pastor.
_giving away/reproducing is not just about church plants. It's about everyday living.
Church planting movements happen in environments where disciples of Jesus Christ are free to reproduce themselves and their faith communities.
_each person's gifts and passions are valued, and it is emphasized how much value each person has to give away.
_people are relating closely to one another, doing life together, not just gathering on Sunday.
_leaders aren't kept to preserve the organization. They are sent to spread the DNA.
_the strategy for the church does not just revolve around activities central to the church facilities.
_the vision to reproduce is more than talked about. It is lived out.
_tasks aren't delegated, they are decentralized. People are given authority to actually live sent without their pastor.
_giving away/reproducing is not just about church plants. It's about everyday living.
Church planting movements happen in environments where disciples of Jesus Christ are free to reproduce themselves and their faith communities.
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