The Sunday Edition of The New York Times featured a story about church and technology.  Yours truly was quoted and The Journey was highlighted. While I might take exception with the statements that I quote the bible ‘here and there’ and only mention Jesus ‘occasionally’ in my preaching,  the article was well done overall.  I learned a lot from what the other folks had to say.  Read the entire article by clicking here. I would be curious to hear your response.

On a side note, I rarely give press interviews even though we receive requests weekly.  My advisors suggested I comment on this article and, frankly, I’m glad I did.  Maybe in a future post I’ll address the issue or working with the press.  This is definitely been a growth area for me.  But since I can see The NY Times building from my office window, its probably an issue that isn’t going away any time soon.

If you have a moment, pray that God will use the article for His purposes.

Nelson

P.S. Yep, that’s our own Jason Hatley on the big screen in the pic above from the Times article.

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About Nelson Searcy

Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, church planter and coach, consulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church Leader Insights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trained more than 3,500 church leaders in over 45 denominations through live events, seminars and monthly coaching. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 100 church growth resources and 18+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life, Ministry and The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact, and At the Cross with the People Who Were There. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.