Here are my five favorite blog posts from this week:

Alex Penduck – Why I’m Building an Ark – Part 6 – Alex uses the final part of the series to share some details about his decision to plant a church in Harford County, MD, called Generation Church. My heart is for Baltimore-area churches, especially new ones.

Brad Lomenick – Up Close Conversation with Reggie Joiner – Reggie is the creator of reThink, the organization our church partners with for children’s ministry strategy and curriculum.

Seth Godin – Failure, success, and neither – Seth shares some great thoughts about the importance of taking risks, not fearing failure and ultimately finding success.

Chris Elrod – Things I Do Not Understand – If you’re a church leader (staff or volunteer) you will LOVE this post. Hilarious but sadly true.

Perry Noble – Ten Questions That Unchurched People ARE NOT Asking! – This is another hilarious, but true, post regarding church life.