by Shane Craven | May 21, 2009 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
I was in the corporate world before ministry and noticed that friends were not really friends. They were work associates, only. They only needed you today because they needed to advance their salaries or their careers. It’s the same thing in ministry. I have...
by Shane Craven | May 20, 2009 | service projects
As you know, at Origin, our heart is to do 4 things well, and 4 things only: Worship Family Ministry Connect in Small Groups Serve (inside & outside) NO CHURCH this weekend, being Memorial Day! However, in lieu, we are choosing to SERVE our city at the largest...
by Shane Craven | May 20, 2009 | Worship
1. Keep in mind that our Sunday service is a foyer environment. That means that not only do we want to provide a place for believers to worship and learn, but we also want to provide an environment where someone can attend church for the first time and have such a...
by Shane Craven | May 19, 2009 | Thoughts
Most of our excuses lie within our mind and lack of discipline, thereof. Most people never want to uncover their main problem: laziness!
by Shane Craven | May 18, 2009 | Thoughts
Thankfully, our team of volunteers got started early enough, unloading, that we missed the downpour. It poured throughout the service, but stopped for us to load again. Appreciate the nod, Lord! Had fun with a guest on stage, Alex Davis. Alex and I dialogued his...