Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 10:07 pm by Josh Burcham

I know I say this a lot, but still… I impressed myself with this one. This was a project that started out with me not being able to find it feel. But after a couple of designs we found this straight lined design. Tell me what you think about it. And learn about and join the Totally Rad League at www.totallyradleague.com!

My goal is to help churches, ministries and business set the brand that they want their communities to see them. I help with just that… I help them look good. Check out my portfolio at www.joshburcham.com/portfolio and request a quote.

Saturday, April 10, 2010 @ 7:21 pm by Josh Burcham

Came across these pictures on the infamous internet, completely fell in love with the style and simplicity of the design. I’m a huge fan on collaboration, not always the best at it, but I’m learning. I’m not a fan of individual offices, waste of money and resources. Everyone in one room works for me! Here is a design firm’s new office space:

That is an environment for creativity! See more pictures here.

Friday, April 9, 2010 @ 9:14 am by Josh Burcham

What systems do you have in place? How do you move guest to fully engaged followers of Christ? What system do you have in place to gauge the the health of your church body? With Ridgepoint gearing up it seems to be all I’ve been thinking about lately.

Two system checks I wanted to pass on to you and one recommendation:

First one we call, Fill the GAP. A system to assimilate guest into fully devoted followers of Christ. Stands for Guest, Attender, Promotor. Of course the system has steps on how we fill the gaps, but that is for another post. We consider a promotor someone that Loves God and Loves People and embodies our core values. Now my recommendation: Fusion by Nelson Searcy. Practical book for for moving people from guests into your church body.

Second, we call them the 3G’s. No, it has nothing to do with the iPhone. This system check helps us get a heart beat of our church body. Giving us an insight in to what our congregation needs. Changing our sermon series, one to one and small groups to meet those needs. Think Homeland Security Warning Level. The three G’s are Good, Great and Generous. Building on themselves to check the health of our body.

Watch for more details the next couple of days of each of these system checks. And post your systems in the comments. I would love to learn from you!

See larger image Fusion: Turning First-Time Guests into Fully-Engaged Members of Your Church (Paperback) By (author) Nelson Searcy, Jennifer Henson List Price: $14.99 USD New From: $8.24 In Stock Used from: $6.00 In Stock

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 6:19 pm by Josh Burcham

Content from Perry Noble’s blog over at www.perrynoble.com. The guy oozes leadership principles. His post, Ten Questions That Unchurched People ARE NOT Asking! is worth the time to read.

#1 – “What do you do to disciple people?”  (This question is usually asked by people who want to ‘microwave” spiritually, not understand that they themselves actually became mature in the “crock pot.”)

#2 – “Who is speaking this weekend?”  (They usually don’t care about the WHO…it’s the WHAT that matters to them.)

#3 – “Are you reformed in your theology?”  (Most of them have no idea what in the heck this means!)

#5 – “What version of the Bible do you use?”  (Many unchurched people don’t even really know there are different versions!)

#6 – “What denomination are you affiliated with?”

#7 – “How many different activities can I sign my family up for in order to add to the insane schedule that we already have?”

Read all ten questions here.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 6:54 pm by Josh Burcham

Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith? Are you looking for a church that is focused on making a difference in their community by helping people meet Jesus?

You may have called yourself a Christian for a long time, but despite your religious activity you’re still trying to figure out who you are, the role God plays in your life, and what your life is supposed to be about. You may not call yourself a “Christian” but you have tasted moments where you have longed for your life to have a deeper meaning. You may look at our community and wonder who will step up to make a difference and begin to bring transformational heart change.

Informational Meeting, March 28th at 5:00pm
Location: 9460 W. Potter Dr., Peoria, AZ

The bottom line is that Ridgepoint Church may be the church for you – more importantly you may be what Ridgepoint Church needs – because we need people with the heart for people to meet Jesus.

www.ridgepoint.cc

Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:02 pm by Josh Burcham

Churches you can’t afford to not be blessed by the Lord. Your church needs to be a giving force. Preach heart change!

Those that call themselves Christ-followers. You can’t afford to not be blessed by the almighty and not be giving back 10%.

Money is never our focus, BUT giving gauges the heart!

Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:23 am by Josh Burcham

Ridgepoint Church is a church plant in the Northwest Valley of Phoenix, Arizona and we exist for anyone who wants to be all of who God created them to be. You may have called yourself a Christian for a long time, but despite your religious activity you’re still trying to figure out who you are, the role God plays in your life, and what your life is supposed to be about. You may not call yourself a “Christian” but you have tasted moments where you have longed for your life to have a deeper meaning. You may look at our community and wonder who will step to make a difference and begin to bring transformational heart change.

Our Informational Meeting is March 28th @ 5:00pm. A time to hear the Ridgepoint Church’s vision and plan to reach their community so people can meet Jesus! So their lives can be transformed!

Visit ridgepoint.cc to get the whole scoop and join the movement. Email hello@ridgepoint.cc for interest and questions. Is God moving your your heart to be apart of something bigger than yourself?

Saturday, October 10, 2009 @ 2:24 pm by Josh Burcham

You can’t deny the fact that God is moving in some powerful ways over at Elevation Church in North Carolina. Well, I guess there are some out there that could. Pastor Steven posted this insightful post on Vision and resources. Church leader you should read it:

Yellow is to sun as ____ is to moon
Guns n Roses is to best band ever as Tiger Woods is to ____
God is to Satan as dogs are to ____ (the answer, clearly, is cats)

Here’s a ministry simile for all of you who are currently facing a resource challenge.

Resources are to the vision of a ministry what wake is to a boat in the water.

Wake follows the movement of a vessel in direct proportion to the velocity.  And it always trails behind the motor.

Resource follows the movement of a vision in direct proportion to the velocity of the vision.  And it always follows behind the vision.  Behind the risk.  Behind the initiative.

Don’t wait for the wake to magically appear.  Produce it by moving forward.
Stop waiting for resources to fall out of the sky.  Go forward as hard as you can as fast as you can with all that you’ve got.

Read full post and more here.