What I’m Learning This Week — 9/8/16

I listen to a lot of podcasts and read a lot of blogs. Some of these stories shape my preaching and teaching, some give me ideas for new ventures, some are thought-provoking, and some are just plain fun.

Here’s is what I’m learning this week:

Which Critics Count? Identifying the Truly Constructive Criticism

Don’t let someone say that confidence in your own vision is arrogance. It doesn’t mean your way is right, but that’s for you to decide.

Problems v. Opportunities

My friend Jason Evans has a great blog series looking at false dichotomies we set up in the church..

Let’s teach for mastery — not test scores

I’m curious to see how church can embrace differentiated education in Christian formation.

Deep End of the Pool

What do you do when you’re thrown into a situation you’re not prepared for?