As Paul was on his third missionary journey, the Bible says he had a desire to Asia, but the Holy Spirit had “forbidden” him to go. Again, he attempted to go to another region (Bithinya), but “the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them.” Later on, Paul proceeds to somewhere he wa[...]
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Work, Home, Life
Have you noticed the mind-shift between our parents’ generation and ours when it comes to work? There are a few things my dad never has enough of… firewood, tools, and time. I’ve never known my father to not have a project, and he doesn’t suffer from hyperactivity–the [...]
March 16th, 2010 - 7:00 am § in Encouragement, Ministry
Pointless Theology
One of the largest challenges that I’ve faced in life, ministry, and my overall walk with God is striking a balance between passion and deepened theology. It seems to me that there are two sides to the proverbial pendulum–and I’ve been on both. I’ve been filled with zeal, lac[...]
“The Delivery” (Well, not exactly)
On Our Way To The Hospital from ZackBlair on Vimeo. Waiting For Noah from ZackBlair on Vimeo. Our First Moments With Noah from ZackBlair on Vimeo. Share/Save[...]
March 8th, 2010 - 6:00 pm § in Book Reviews, Ministry
3 Book Reviews in a Day (Part 3): Sticky Church by Larry Osborne
Rating 7.5/10 Sticky Church is great book for those interested in sermon-based small groups and church growth (numerically and spiritually). In Sticky Church, Larry Osbourne proposes that growing a thriving church should spend as much or more time focusing on “closing the back door” through serm[...]
Book Review: Axiom by Bill Hybels
Rating: 9.5/10 Content: The only reason I’m rating this a 9.5/10 is because I don’t even know how much some of these principles will help my future in ministry. Bill has had over thirty years of experience in ministry, and has proven to be one of the most influential men in America. Axiom cover[...]
February 10th, 2010 - 3:30 pm § in Ministry
Quick 19north Update
19north Friends and Family, Over the last two 19north services, we’ve seen record attendance, almost seeing 250 people at a 19north service. In just two weeks, we’ve raised close to $1500 to help relief efforts in Haiti, and we gave away nearly 350 books* (Crazy Love by Francis Chan) to[...]
January 29th, 2010 - 1:16 pm § in Encouragement, Ministry
We’re Creating a Movement; Not a Following
It’s so easy to overlook the supernatural because so many times, it feels natural. This past Saturday, what someone once told me was impossible happened. The statement was based on statistics and experience; therefore, it may have seemed true at the time. But experience and statistics can neve[...]
December 18th, 2009 - 6:00 am § in Leadership, Ministry
Season of Rest
There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. (Hebrews 4:9-10) Just as God rested from His work after He created everything we see and don’t see, the one who trusts in Christ can rest in [...][...]
December 15th, 2009 - 10:41 am § in Leadership, Ministry
Season of Transition
The Season of Transition How much has changed in the last 10 years? I remember thinking, “text messaging is stupid.” “Rabbit Ears” have changed to a Hi-Def converter. A cumbersome CD player has changed into a palm-sized database. I was a freshman in high school; now I’m[...]
November 25th, 2009 - 4:26 am § in Leadership, Ministry
Seasons (Part 1)
Jesus challenged the Pharisees, “Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times…” (Matthew 16:3). Just as we all know winter is upon arrival merely by the chill in our bone, the wet of our feet, and the sound of the trees, so [...]
Book Review: It by Craig Groeschel
Rating: 9/10 Content: A ministry “must read,” It describes how a ministry can have and keep the illusive “I don’t know what” that we all feel in certain churches or organizations. This book is obviously written from a ministry perspective, as Craig Groeschel pastors one[...]
A Night of Hope
A Night of Hope from ZackBlair on Vimeo. Share/Save[...]
September 8th, 2009 - 4:53 am § in Ministry, Relationships
Saturday’s Sermon Notes
If you missed 19north on Saturday or didn’t have the chance to take notes, here are some of mine. (Note: These are more “thoughts” than notes, as I try not to use notes when speaking.) Main Points: A relationship can’t stay in bounds if boundaries aren’t established. I[...]
19north Internship
This week is our first week for 19north internships. We’re now accepting applications for the Winter months. Here’s the skeleton for the internship’s structure: 20 Office Hours per week + 19north services and events The internship lasts for 3 months, upon which the intern is evalu[...]
August 16th, 2009 - 6:49 pm § in Book Reviews, Ministry
Book Review: Dressed to Kill
Rating: 8.5 Content:Let’s be honest, the subject of spiritual warfare is ‘plain weird’ at times. But one thing I’ve found, God isn’t weird, people are. Those of you that agree, you’ll love this book. When reading, I found myself saying, “Finally, a book that[...]
7 Things I Can’t Wait For At 19north in the Next Year
Numerical Growth – Someone told me that having 200 college students and 20-somethings come to 19north is impossible. I think we’ll be pushing double that. “Oh, you care about numbers?” I was a number once… and I can’t wait to see that number of college students a[...]
150 Scriptures That Will Change Your Life
Download/read these scriptures by clicking the above link (In Christ Scriptures). Zoom by double-clicking on page when opened. These scriptures define what it means to have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Please download the book I’ve put together, read it, pray it, print it, se[...]
May 27th, 2009 - 2:16 am § in Ministry
I Hated Church
I love my church; here are ten reasons why: Victory genuinely loves people. A church can fake loving people for a year or two, but not for 15. God used Victory to restore my life… twice. Pastor John is honest about his personal struggles and flaws. (The more I’m around that man, the mor[...]
May 26th, 2009 - 1:57 am § in Book Reviews, Ministry
Book Review: The Barbarian Way by Erwin McManus
Rating: 8.5/10 Content: “If you dare to allow God to unlock your primal spirit, He will unleash the raw and untamed faith within. (P. 141)” Erwin’s key point is that by having a dramatic encounter with a living God, we have a raw and untamed faith within us, a faith that’s no[...]
May 7th, 2009 - 10:24 pm § in Leadership, Ministry
Leading Through Change
Looking back, I realize that the times where I have seen the most change in my life, I have seen the most growth, and this is not a coincidence. Observations About Change: Very few embrace change, unless he or she initiates it. A leader is one who not only embraces change, but one who initiates it[...]
May 7th, 2009 - 10:15 pm § in Ministry
Dealing With Pain
I love people, but sometimes I hate ministry. Here’s why. The truth is that there is not many days that go by where someone doesn’t send me an email, Facebook message, or a DM on Twitter, telling me what happened to them in their life and how he or she needs help. I love people, but I [.[...]
