Rich On

"Rich On" is a random collection of lessons that I am learning from Rich Nathan as his research assistant on varied topics like preaching, leadership, pastoring, and what it means to be a follower of Jesus. As his research assistant, I work with him on a daily basis and get to do some traveling with him as well. And out of these interactions, there is a great deal of coaching/learning that happens both formally and informally.

For those of you who may not know Rich, here is a short bio from the CHURCH WEBSITE:

Rich Nathan is senior pastor of Vineyard Church of Columbus, Ohio, a church of more than 6000 [actually, 7500 as of July, 2008] weekend attenders. Prior to entering full-time ministry, Rich taught business law at The Ohio State University for seven years. He is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and received his law degree from The Ohio State University in 1980. Rich has written two books: Empowered Evangelicals, which he co-authored with Ken Wilson, and Who is My Enemy? Welcoming People the Church Rejects (Zondervan). He is currently working on his third book. He is a frequent conference speaker nationally and internationally. Rich and his wife, Marlene, have been married for over 25 years.

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[The wonderful drawing of Rich Nathan above was created by JOEY JUDKINS]