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		<title>Can You Say ‘Deer in Headlights?’</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:44:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Winter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(that was Mommy&#8217;s reaction too!) Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Tumblr Tweet This!]]></description>
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		<title>Dear Church, Don’t Underestimate Social Media…</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 21:20:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Winter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A thought provoking video on the influence of social media on our culture&#8230; maybe its time for the church to pay attention to this&#8230; How is social media being utilized in your church? Share this on Facebook Email this to a friend? Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Tumblr Tweet [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">A thought provoking video on the influence of social media on our culture&#8230; maybe its time for the church to pay attention to this&#8230; How is social media being utilized in your church?</p>
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		<title>JR Vassar on Pastors Being Good Disciples</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 04:54:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Winter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[JR Vassar reflects on what it means for a pastor to be a disciple. I found this post both challenging and encouraging&#8230; I think it is possible to be a good pastor of a good church while not being a very good disciple of Jesus. You can lead your staff to accomplish tasks, preach good [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>JR Vassar reflects on what it means for a pastor to be a disciple. I found this post both challenging and encouraging&#8230;</p>
<blockquote><p>I think it is possible to be a good pastor of a good church while not being a very good disciple of Jesus. You can lead your staff to accomplish tasks, preach good gospel centered sermons, lead your people in corporate worship and prayer and communion, counsel people, and manage a budget all the while not really giving careful attention to obey all that Jesus commanded us&#8230; But, to pastor with authenticity we need to focus first and foremost of  being Jesus&#8217; disciples. Our first call is to hear him and obey him.</p></blockquote>
<p>You can read the rest<a href="http://jrvassar.posterous.com/overdue-blog-post-for-pastors-and-those-who-a"> here. </a></p>


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