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It never ceases to amaze me the amount of people who say they want to be church planters and “build authentic community,” yet their actions don’t back it up.  For instance, just a few days ago I was talking with a young man who was telling me his dream of planting a church because he wanted to be a “transparent pastor” and “create an authentic community” (whatever that means).  He went on to ask me if I knew of any tools to help aid in that endeavor.  I asked him if he had a Facebook or Twitter account, or even (heaven forbid… personal opinion) a MySpace account.  He proceeded to tell me this long, drawn out story of how he liked to keep to himself and how his personal life was, well, personal.

Do you see the disconnect?

I think that every pastor and church planter should have a blog, Facebook, or a twitter account at least (pick one, at least one).  Live your life with your people.  You don’t have to give all the gory details, but let people know what you’re doing, what you’re going through, and what you’re learning.  You want an authentic community… be authentic.

GLOSSARY:
“Twitter” (http://www.twitter.com): “Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?”

“Facebook” (http://www.facebook.com): “Facebook is a social utility that connects you with the people around you.”

Well, for all of you who have been calling and emailing asking when the next Turbo is going to be held, we can finally give you a date! 

August 14 & 15, 2008

Here are just a few details:
Registration will be open on Monday, June 23rd (click on the “Turbo” link above on that day and it will take you to the registration form)
The cost is $199 per person, unless you bring a group of 5 or more, then prices drop to $179 per person (if you plan of bringing a group, please email us via the “Contact us” link at the top of this page and we will arrange for a group #).
It will begin at 8am on August 14 and go until noon on the 15th.
Seating is limited to 100 for the August Turbo.
For other details such as hotel reservations and such, click on “Turbo” above on Monday.

Well, ok, not “all” new, but new design and a few more tools added (with more coming soon!).  Here’s just a quick look at what you’re going to find on the new site.  Under “Churches” you’ll find information about our Church Planter Training opportunities and a short list of just a few of our daughter churches.  If you are a daughter church of NorthWood and would like to be added to that list, just email us and let us know (with a link to your church website).
Under “Turbo” you will find the registration forms and information regarding our Turbos.  While there is a form there right now, we have not opened up registration for our next Turbo just yet (later this week). 
Under the “Books” page you will see some of Bob’s recommendations along with what Bob has been reading recently! 
On the right side of the screen, you will see a map.  The blue dots represent all the people who are currently reading this at the same time you are!  There is also a photo slideshow that we will update with trip photo’s both from Bob’s trips and from trips taken by our Church Planters.
We hope to see you here often!

Aaron, for years you’ve tried to get me to take you with me to visit key leaders globally.  I’ve explained, for our meetings the metal has to come out.  Well - I finally found a place you can go and stay just as you are - in addition, you can put on a lot more - this is the King of Pandanohurtineedlesinfaceandbuttonstencilandtattoodledoodiiwop

As usual, we have a full cast of Church Planters hitting the field this year.  Here are a few who will be (or already are) planting all over the United States.  Some of the planters already have websites.  See their links below.  Please continue to pray for these families:

Tim Bach - Bend, Oregon

Roberto Munguia - Arlington, Texas

Brad Duncan - Albany, Oregon

Kevin Cox - Heartland, Texas

Richie Kim - Cherry Hills, New Jersey

Colby Fulfer - Springdale, Arkansas

Eric Maggio - San Diego, California

Andy Wood - San Francisco, California

Aaron Snow - Las Vegas, Nevada

Last night we ate supper at Oscar Muriu’s home. It was a lot of fun. Omar spoke and did awesome. Later today we’re going to ride through a game reserve. Jack Sara from Palestine also spoke—what a powerful story. This is an utterly incredible conversation—a book could be written on it. One of the biggest ideas is the reality that the church is really not connected globally. Denominations and mission agencies are, but not the church. I’m sitting with the church—major leaders from all over the world and we believe this is the future. I wish young pastors were here. I MUST get them together with these guys. These are totally different conversations than the American Church and they are having conversations separate and apart from ours. We are the loosers. The problem is we don’t want to listen, and they don’t take us serious.

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