The Next Book
What a weird feeling.
My first book, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day just came off the press and it's time to start thinking about the next book. I pitched a concept for Right-Brain Christianity to my publisher today.
I'm not sure which is tougher: writing a book or titling a book. I'm still holding the title and topic loosely until I have some preliminary discussions with my publisher.
My goal is to write about core passions and core convictions. One of them is that the church ought to be the most creative place on the planet. That's where the right-brain comes into play. I love the juxtaposition of neurology and theology. I have nothing against the logical left-brain, but the church has ignored the creative right-brain long enough. Loving God with half our brain doesn't cut it. Half-minded is no better than half-hearted.
Anywho.
I need a title and a topic that keep me motivated through the entire writing process. That's pretty important because I get very little sleep during a writing season.
Excited about reimaging the future of the church.
My first book, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day just came off the press and it's time to start thinking about the next book. I pitched a concept for Right-Brain Christianity to my publisher today.
I'm not sure which is tougher: writing a book or titling a book. I'm still holding the title and topic loosely until I have some preliminary discussions with my publisher.
My goal is to write about core passions and core convictions. One of them is that the church ought to be the most creative place on the planet. That's where the right-brain comes into play. I love the juxtaposition of neurology and theology. I have nothing against the logical left-brain, but the church has ignored the creative right-brain long enough. Loving God with half our brain doesn't cut it. Half-minded is no better than half-hearted.
Anywho.
I need a title and a topic that keep me motivated through the entire writing process. That's pretty important because I get very little sleep during a writing season.
Excited about reimaging the future of the church.
6 Comments:
Mark...you are right on the money with the right brain stuff...more people need to know how to tap into that as it applies to following Christ...
chill pastor
Very exciting! Our church has the same thoughts about tapping into the creativity that God has wove into all of us. You may alrady know him, but you should check out Brian Zahnd and Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, MO. http://www.wolc.com/sites/wolc/master.php. He is passionate about restoring the arts in the church. He is a brilliant preacher and has been a great encouragement to our theater church plant in West Des Moines, IA., Jordan Creek Family Church. http://jordancreek.org
Mark...probably a bit older than a number of your readers and just discovered what blogging is all about. I may take it up :)
Purchased the book this past weekend and I'm about half way through.
I serve as a lay person on our worship team and have been concerned about the response of our church family. A buddy of mine characterised the response to a nursing home visit. Not that nursing homes are bad, just can lack joy.
Now to your book, two weeks ago during our service, I was allowing events of the day to effect my attitude of worship. I decided, I can either celebrate Jesus or mope:( I celebrated, and have taken on the mantra "it starts with me." God has utilized your words in chapter 4 to affirm that He desires our commitment to please Him with our worship. I will utilize the quote "Worship is forgetting about what is wrong with you and remebering what's right with God."
Great book, God bless you and the ministry.
Look forwrd to your next book and will be checking out your blog.
Blessings as we jouney together,
Jim
Mark...probably a bit older than a number of your readers and just discovered what blogging is all about. I may take it up :)
Purchased the book this past weekend and I'm about half way through.
I serve as a lay person on our worship team and have been concerned about the response of our church family. A buddy of mine characterised the response to a nursing home visit. Not that nursing homes are bad, just can lack joy.
Now to your book, two weeks ago during our service, I was allowing events of the day to effect my attitude of worship. I decided, I can either celebrate Jesus or mope:( I celebrated, and have taken on the mantra "it starts with me." God has utilized your words in chapter 4 to affirm that He desires our commitment to please Him with our worship. I will utilize the quote "Worship is forgetting about what is wrong with you and remebering what's right with God."
Great book, God bless you and the ministry.
Look forwrd to your next book and will be checking out your blog.
Blessings as we jouney together,
Jim
Mark...probably a bit older than a number of your readers and just discovered what blogging is all about. I may take it up :)
Purchased the book this past weekend and I'm about half way through.
I serve as a lay person on our worship team and have been concerned about the response of our church family. A buddy of mine characterised the response to a nursing home visit. Not that nursing homes are bad, just can lack joy.
Now to your book. Two weeks ago during our service, I was allowing events of the day to effect my attitude of worship. I decided, I can either celebrate Jesus or mope:( I celebrated, and have taken on the mantra "it starts with me." God has utilized your words in chapter 4 to affirm that He desires our commitment to please Him with our worship. I will utilize the quote "Worship is forgetting about what is wrong with you and remebering what's right with God."
Great book, God bless you and the ministry.
Look forwrd to your next book and will be checking out your blog.
Blessings as we jouney together,
Jim
Glad you're enjoying the book Jim :)
Thanks for spreading the word.
Chase the Lion!
Mark
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