Stephen G. Knopp II
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There has been a lot of research lately around the concept of communal brainstorming being counterproductive. Of course this is a slap in the face to all of us who have been trained from a young age in “group work” for the purpose of developing the best idea or best product. After all, our value…
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In leadership, when we begin to investigate the cause of a problem, many times we fail to dig deep enough. We tend to point at a cause that is only one layer, perhaps two, beneath the surface. But sometimes the well of causation is much deeper. We are busy and we know people are expecting…
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The hype man. The cheerleader. The one whose job is to pour excitement into others. Do you appreciate their work? I don’t know at what age it is no longer cool to be excited about life or what specifically in our culture steals our joy. But we are in desperate need for some hype men…
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As we continue to build anticipation and excitement toward the launch of 801South, I want to give you a question that can help you understand if this is a ministry to which your heart may be calling you. I begin with a story: This past weekend, I was forced, dragged, and brainwashed in to officiating…
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For my final post in a series of responses to the question of 801South trying to be Elevation Church (a church who hosts over 12,000 people in attendance every week with several campuses throughout the greater Charlotte region, as well as Toronto) I want to share one way that I hope 801South will try to…
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Have you ever attended a worship experience at Elevation Church? Have you downloaded their original worship music? Have you read Pastor Steven Furtick’s books? His blog? I have. Because, rather than hoping God will come to me, I would much rather go to where I know God is moving. Bono conveyed a similar sentiment at…
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A few years ago, I watched a Ted talk; which included scientific research finally validating my annoying curiosity. I have been known to over-ask a one word question: “Why?” and I was now vindicated from all those who label me as the toddler who never grew up. Continually asking why can be incredibly annoying to…
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In conversation around our new ministry initiative, Elevation Church continues to surface. In fact, one of the publicly asked questions is, “Are we trying to be Elevation?” Answer: No. Done. Post blog. It could be that simple, but I am big on understanding thought processes. Short, easy answers bother me. I have to know why.…
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While learning about how to impact people intentionally during a coaching seminar last week, I was asked to add two fractions. This is a basic algorithmic exercise through which most third graders would breeze without much brainwork. The coaching exercise illustrates the need for a common denominator; which is of course how you solve the…
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We were made to worship; which we exhibit as praise. Our service, consequently, emanates from a passion to see that which we praise magnified. We want to multiply it, because we love it, and who doesn’t want to see more of what you love? Every time I eat a chocolate chip cookie, I want another. It doesn’t…
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