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First, an apology. Last week we had some technical glitches, and Monday Morning Email wasn't actually available when this email went out. I know that means some of you were frustrated, because MME is the highlight of your Monday-- :)  , and I apologize. To top that off, because I was out of town (celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary) and on an island without internet access (and stranded an extra day because of weather to boot!), I couldn't deal with the server issues, and I ...

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I find it amazing, and gratifying, to note that the number of our Creator Leadership Network members is, as I write this, essentially 2500. Any way you look at it, that's a lot of people...it is the size of a small town, or a pretty big megachurch. One of the things we don't talk about much intentionally here at Creator, and among our CLN members, is that when you have that many people gathered in community--whether it be demographically, culturally, or vocat ...

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If you are a "regular" MME reader, you may want to skip the next 9 or 10 paragraphs to go directly to this week's Monday Morning Email, or read along with our periodic reminder of all the great things available to our "newbie" Creator Leadership Network members (that's you if you are reading this email) at Creator's website...

● Christmas has come and gone, and the eco ...

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Another holiday Monday. This one seems almost pregnant with meaning. What follows should not be construed in any way as opening a political discussion, or espousing a political position. OK? Still friends? If you are at all concerned, skip the next two paragraphs.

In the lead up to tomorrow's inauguration of America's 44th president I have been struck by how, for many people in the US and around the world, the weeks since the November election have been, in a small way, similar to advent. Many, many people have been w ...

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Today's Monday Morning Email introduction is going to be short, as I am "on the road" visiting my daughter and using her computer. Isn't it amazing how our electronic devices have become adult umbilical cords? Something to think about...

Just a couple of things first.

● Last week I told you about my experience as a panelist for Marcia McFee's Worship Design Studio. Four of us worked together to suggest creative ideas ...

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Welcome back! For those of you who can and/or did take the past week or so away from your church ministry responsibilities, I'm sure you have returned to a full desk. Here at the Creator office, we spent some time browsing the internet because we had some extra time due to the holidays, and we found some interesting things.

● First, you may want to check out what one church's Christmas special services were like. Just reading about them made me tired thinking a ...

Good Morning and Happy New Year.

Wow! Another year gone. We'd like to thank all of you for your support in 2008. We appreciate the feedback (we're human...we especially appreciate the positive feedback) you've given us during the last twelve months on how to help you do your ministry better. We love being able to help members of the Creator Leadership Network by providing timely and helpful information, and we look forward to continuing to do so in 2009. Stay tuned...we have some wonderful things coming, including new ways that & ...

Good Morning and Merry Christmas.

It is almost Christmas. Are you ready? From all of us here at Creator and Monday Morning Email to all of you who bring your gifts to the service of the new-born King, we wish you to best of all Christmases, and the most wonderful New Year of ministry.

Just a couple of bits of information before we let you get back to those last minute preparations and time with your family:

● Last week we held our second

Don't miss Randy Vader's Christmas Meditation for 2008, now on the Thinking on These Things page. Click here to see it.