Dean Craig

This week marks the two year anniversary of this ministry we call MapleGrove, and it has been an exciting ride. I’d like to share some of our accomplishments from this year. Read more…

Dean Craig church administration, outreach, worship

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Dean Craig misc ramblings, relationships, worship baptism, church, lake, maplegrove

I thought it was a joke when I first heard it. On April 10 the top 8 contestants on American Idol sing “Shout To The Lord”. I have to say this is the best I have ever heard it done.

If you’re not sure how to use this in your church, I suggest reading “Pop Goes The Church” before you make any critical comments.

Dean Craig impressions, misc ramblings, worship

One of my new favorite restaurants is Red Robin. Not because of their Royal Red Robin Burger(R)…

“This is the aristocrat of all burgers because we crown it with a fresh fried egg. In addition, topped with three strips of hickory-smoked bacon, American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomatoes and mayo.”

… but because of their attitude about service.

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Dean Craig church administration, impressions, worship church, impressions, service, wow

This, my second year at Change Without Compromise, I really expected most of what I was going to hear would be review. Boy was I wrong. Brad Powell was able to drive home the need for change in the church without compromising the message in a new and engaging way that was totally different than last year.

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Dean Craig church administration, impressions, outreach, worship