Derek DeGroot
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Derek DeGroot
@DDDeGroot
Architect. President @Aspen_Group
Chicago, IL Katılım Aralık 2009
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@DDDeGroot I got one ready to go from my favorite sermon in the series!
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My favorite sermon series I ever preached was Leviticus. 27 sermons.
Jon Acuff@JonAcuff
I am reading the whole Bible this year and I have entered the long, grueling journey that is Leviticus. This is the elephant graveyard of optimistic read through the Bible in a year enthusiasts. If you need to know specific information about skin rashes, I've got you.
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As others have said, I don’t agree with all of it, but I’m glad to see it discussed. I grew up in churches whose architecture spoke of God at every turn. Bring back architecture/aesthetics that speak of a transcendent God and demand we call Him to mind: mereorthodoxy.com/12-theses-on-c…
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I love the Midwest and its full four-season experience.
Kristin M. Collier, MD@HSRdirector
when I’m asked “what is your favorite season” my answer is “the one I’m currently in”
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Children’s Discipleship – FREE Downloadable Resource on an Untapped Element of Church Growth buff.ly/JFJiWvN Incredibly important and helpful resource for #pastors & church leaders from @BarnaGroup @Aspen_Group @DDDeGroot
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Ever stopped to ask, “What does God think about our space?”
Most churches have a theology for everything—except their building. This episode digs into why that matters: vist.ly/3y68r
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Had a ton of fun, thanks for having me on to talk about why space matters for churches!
Ministry Architects@MinArchitects
In this thought-provoking episode of the Ministry Architects Podcast, we are joined by Derek DeGroot, President of Aspen Group, to explore the overlooked yet essential role of physical space in church ministry. Listen in today: vist.ly/3n8xied
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As church architects and builders we are excited about the built environment’s important role in this renewal. And the research we’ve done with @BarnaGroup backs it up: Aspengroup.com/insights
The Gospel Coalition@TGC
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Outreach-minded evangelicals have often argued that church buildings need to be less “churchy” to draw in would-be seekers.
But that might not actually be true according to recent research.
christianitytoday.com/2025/03/best-c…
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All of us @Aspen_Group are proud of this research project with @BarnaGroup which has catalyzed so much of our vision. Get the full research here Aspengroup.com/insights
Christianity Today@CTmagazine
Should church buildings be more “churchy”? A recent survey shows most Americans want religious spaces that feel more timeless and transcendent, less trendy and modern. christianitytoday.com/2025/03/best-c…
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As fewer congregations choose to cook together, church kitchens are on the chopping block.
@danielsilliman reports:
christianitytoday.com/2025/03/church…
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Wonder how busy he was assembling working this last week. Man, that’s frustrating.
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Ben Johnson has been busy assembling a star-studded coaching staff. The leading candidate to become his defensive coordinator in Chicago is former Saints HC Dennis Allen, per league sources.
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We are seeing the beginnings of a counter-movement to this! Aspen has a vision for a New Church Architecture, one that is more intentional about how the built environment promotes human flourishing. And many are with us. Research with @BarnaGroup says people are hungry for it!
W. David O. Taylor@wdavidotaylor
This should have been re-titled: "10 Modern Non-Denom Church Design Trends in 2024." "As 2024 approaches, we’re seeing a shift in church design. No more outdated looks; now, it’s all about modern styles that connect with younger people." Big yawn.😑 harlemworldmagazine.com/10-modern-chur…
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Christmas isn't just a 1 day thing—it's a season that lasts until Epiphany. The feast continues. In a world of rapidly changing trending topics, we move on too fast to the next thing.
As Rolheiser has said "Our society knows how to anticipate an event but not how to sustain it."
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@DDDeGroot Castillo to Cubs for Nico and lower level prospect. Crochet to Cubs for Caissie, Moises, and Rojas.
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Owen Caissie MUST be a piece in a Cubs/Sox trade. MUST.
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@KevinPittmanJr Possibly Horton. I think they are trying hard to net prospects from Nico/Cody trades. Dont know if 3-ways are possible.
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@DDDeGroot I think everyone likes Shaw, right? I’d think Ballesteros, Caissie, and Rojas gets it done… But maybe the cubs view that as an overpay.
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@JoshuaReich Jim has been a great coach over the years. Love him!
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At its most basic level, self-differentiation is about knowing where “one person ends and another begins. -Jim Herrington
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@DDDeGroot Of all the things I’ve said, this is the one that’s too far. 😂
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I’ve said it before and I’ll sing it from the top of mountains: The Lord of the Rings is the most tedious read.
Lord of the Rings Memes@TheLOTRMemes
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