Comments on: Mitch Albom Coming to Granger http://www.leadingsmart.com/2010/03/mitch-albom-coming-to-granger.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mitch-albom-coming-to-granger Practical Stuff for Church Leaders Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:18:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: When Our Plans Came Crashing Down – LeadingSmart http://www.leadingsmart.com/2010/03/mitch-albom-coming-to-granger.html#comment-17256 When Our Plans Came Crashing Down – LeadingSmart Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:20:01 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/?p=5361#comment-17256 [...] was set. For months last year we worked on finding a date that Mitch Albom could visit Granger and talk about his spiritual journey. About four months ago we finally landed [...] [...] was set. For months last year we worked on finding a date that Mitch Albom could visit Granger and talk about his spiritual journey. About four months ago we finally landed [...]

]]> By: Scott http://www.leadingsmart.com/2010/03/mitch-albom-coming-to-granger.html#comment-17241 Scott Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:24:04 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/?p=5361#comment-17241 I love this that you're trying to bring Mitch to your church. We had invited him to be a part of our Launch service on March 21st, but he was already booked. I have been a huge fan of Mitch since I was a kid (grew up in Detroit area and he has been writing columns for the Detroit Free Press). Our plan was very similar to Granger - to do an interview presentation. I had planned to kickoff the series, "Have a Little Faith" as well. At the same time, I knew he wasn't a believer, but recently, I have been praying for him. I know that God is doing something through him. My intentions were to use him for our service, but at the same time, I wanted our service to minister and reach out to him. Hopefully, we can still try to get him for one of our service in north Detroit! I love this that you're trying to bring Mitch to your church. We had invited him to be a part of our Launch service on March 21st, but he was already booked. I have been a huge fan of Mitch since I was a kid (grew up in Detroit area and he has been writing columns for the Detroit Free Press). Our plan was very similar to Granger – to do an interview presentation. I had planned to kickoff the series, "Have a Little Faith" as well.

At the same time, I knew he wasn't a believer, but recently, I have been praying for him. I know that God is doing something through him. My intentions were to use him for our service, but at the same time, I wanted our service to minister and reach out to him. Hopefully, we can still try to get him for one of our service in north Detroit!

]]> By: Tim Stevens http://www.leadingsmart.com/2010/03/mitch-albom-coming-to-granger.html#comment-17193 Tim Stevens Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:00:04 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/?p=5361#comment-17193 Julie – The answer is “both/and.” The weekend he comes will be an interview-style presentation—with one of our pastors leading the questions. So in that weekend we’ll be able to highlight the areas where we have agreement. On weekend #2, we can dive into some questions like, “Do all roads really lead to God?” and look further into the Bible for our guidance.<br /> Julie – The answer is “both/and.” The weekend he comes will be an interview-style presentation—with one of our pastors leading the questions. So in that weekend we’ll be able to highlight the areas where we have agreement. On weekend #2, we can dive into some questions like, “Do all roads really lead to God?” and look further into the Bible for our guidance.

]]> By: Julie http://www.leadingsmart.com/2010/03/mitch-albom-coming-to-granger.html#comment-17192 Julie Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:52:19 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/?p=5361#comment-17192 Were you planning on addressing those questions that same day, or leave people (who may or may not come back) hanging for a week? I've been wondering that as I've been reading his book. ..."there are many melodies, but it's all one song--one same, wonderful human song." --Mitch A. I've had many friends tell me the same thing (regarding sincere people from different religions), but I couldn't disagree more. I would hate to invite them to my church where they hear what I theologically totally disagree with. Just wondering... Were you planning on addressing those questions that same day, or leave people (who may or may not come back) hanging for a week? I've been wondering that as I've been reading his book. …"there are many melodies, but it's all one song–one same, wonderful human song." –Mitch A. I've had many friends tell me the same thing (regarding sincere people from different religions), but I couldn't disagree more. I would hate to invite them to my church where they hear what I theologically totally disagree with. Just wondering…

]]> By: Jim W http://www.leadingsmart.com/2010/03/mitch-albom-coming-to-granger.html#comment-17162 Jim W Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:23:49 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/?p=5361#comment-17162 Both are prominently featured regularly on PBS. Look them up. They deserve a spot speaking at your church as much as anyone. Both are prominently featured regularly on PBS. Look them up. They deserve a spot speaking at your church as much as anyone.

]]> By: Tim Stevens http://www.leadingsmart.com/2010/03/mitch-albom-coming-to-granger.html#comment-17161 Tim Stevens Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:22:50 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/?p=5361#comment-17161 We aren't looking to Mitch for answers. He would be the first to say he doesn't have many. But he does ask great questions that many people can identify with. The questions will help us teach what the Bible has to say. We aren't looking to Mitch for answers. He would be the first to say he doesn't have many. But he does ask great questions that many people can identify with. The questions will help us teach what the Bible has to say.

]]> By: luke http://www.leadingsmart.com/2010/03/mitch-albom-coming-to-granger.html#comment-17160 luke Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:10:36 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/?p=5361#comment-17160 would be very curious to hear the logic of having a person who promotes a non-salvation granting worldview at your church? I am sure you have thought it through... but other than drawing interest and a crowd... what is the desired outcome? would be very curious to hear the logic of having a person who promotes a non-salvation granting worldview at your church? I am sure you have thought it through… but other than drawing interest and a crowd… what is the desired outcome?

]]> By: Tim Stevens http://www.leadingsmart.com/2010/03/mitch-albom-coming-to-granger.html#comment-17158 Tim Stevens Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:19:04 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/?p=5361#comment-17158 Not sure who either of those people are.<br /> Not sure who either of those people are.

]]> By: Jim W http://www.leadingsmart.com/2010/03/mitch-albom-coming-to-granger.html#comment-17156 Jim W Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:09:41 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/?p=5361#comment-17156 Can you let me know when Wayne Dwyer or Suze Ormond are speaking? I don't want miss them. Thanks. Can you let me know when Wayne Dwyer or Suze Ormond are speaking? I don't want miss them. Thanks.

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