Laws of Attractional

This is just a quick note to the world of ministry folks who, I think have gotten a little bit out of hand lately.

1.) Mark Driscoll, is really pretty cool. I like his preaching, I think what he is doing in the Seattle and church planting community is really something special. I like most of his views on scripture and his worldview is pretty much straight down the line Biblical. That being said, he is not a diety...so take down the golden image.

2.) I don't really like people who whine. This is specifically aimed towards all of the guys who like to whine about all the attractional churches who have more people than they do coming to their church. If you don't like it, or are jealous, then just say so, but don't blame it on other pastors/churches.

3.) While we are on the subject...I want to know who made it cool to be a church analyzer. I think the only person who is both capable and qualified to analyze other churches and how they are doing is he/she who has reached EVERY single person in their community and within hearing distance.

Whew!!! That feels much better. If that doesn't apply to you, then just read on.

Peace.

Tuesday Morning

Staff meeting this morning today was amazing!! It is so cool to have a pastor who is serious about leading the staff in the hard direction and is passionate about taking new territory on a daily basis. I have to say that it seriously pushes me to work here. Also- we have some big stuff going on here at 12Stone, more to come on that later.

Bigger Picture

This Wednesday we are talking about being part of the bigger picture in our Acts of Random Kindness series. This video puts it in great perspective. Love the music too!

Note Taking

This is pretty random but I think it does serve a purpose.

I started a new philosophy in 2008, to never have a meeting in my office that does not involve my taking notes in my journal. Nothing over the top, just jotting down thinking points as I go along. It has proved to be invaluable!

I am able to look back and actually remember details of the conversation and know what was talked about and can approach things with a much clearer sense of what's going on instead of the general idea that I gained from having 4 or 5 previous meetings information on my mind.

For those interested, I like to rock the moleskin lined journal notebook. It has a folder for keeping little things and is lined to where I don't feel as bad for writing in the small script that has become my trademark.

Do Work Son...

so i've been working out fairly consistently (FAIRLY...) since around Thanksgiving and I really enjoy it. today though, i went and did it in the morning before coming in to the office. Jason Berry came with because he wanted to flaunt his guns. It really does make a difference. I do have more energy and yes, i wore flip flops in the shower.

sick leave

took a couple of days off from blogging on friday and saturday. i was hacking up stuff that was chewable. it was pretty gross. feeling better today, and ready for the Superbowl tonight. who am i rooting for?

the commercials of course.

super sunday

had a great day today on superbowl sunday. you expect to have a pretty significant dip in attendance the week after the grand opening. in middle school, we were down only two!!! now our only problem is finding leaders to lead all these groups!!! anyone interested?

this shot is from the second service today. amazing day.