Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Inconsistent & Ready For Summer...

Inconsistent would be a great word to describe my blogging...my apologizes.

It's the 21st of May...and it's already in the 90's here in North Texas. My wife, Emily, is a school teacher and my oldest son, Greyson, are both ready for school to be over. Me and the Tate are indifferent (everyday is like summer for a 3 year old and a stay at home dad). I am excited to teach the boys how to swim and to get the training wheels off of Greyson's bike...it's going to be a great summer for our family!

(Oh, the picture...it's our community clubhouse and water-park area...just so you can see how AWESOME our summer is going to be)

It's also going to be an amazing summer for Lifepoint Church. When so many churches do all that they can do just to "maintain" during the summer months...we've decided that we're going to do everything we can to see tremendous growth this summer. We currently have about 120 people who call Lifepoint Church their home and we've positioned ourself, during our first eight months, to see some amazing things happen this summer.

So What's On The Schedule This Summer:
1. Our first ever "Sports Camp" (VBS alternative for elementary aged children) June 9th-13th.
2. Our first ever missions trip (Mexico - youth group) // June 16th-21st.
3. Our 3rd "Class 101" will take place in late June or early July.
4. Lots and lots of water baptisms!

I truly believe that we're going to double this year and well exceed the 200 mark. My prayer is, if it's God's will, it will happen during the summer months. Why not?! We've resolved to not be a church that simply "maintains" during the summer. I'm well aware that when it comes to church growth there are seasons of growth and seasons without growth...but why? Is it because we've been told that's the way it is? Is it because churches run on auto pilot during the summer? We're not going to be that church...EVER! Help us see some amazing things happen this summer. Invite your neighbors and friends to experience God like never before at Lifepoint Church.

Hope to see you Sunday.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Injury & Excitement...

So...it's Thursday morning and I've been laying on the couch for the last 5 days...why?! Because last Saturday I blew out my right knee playing football. Yep, it's a torn ACL (see diagram). So...I'm really frustrated and angry with myself. I had 2 years of college football eligibility still left...but now I'll never be able to play college football again. Which means I won't be drafted into the NFL...which means I'm thrilled to be able to fully focus on Lifepoint Church.

If by some strange reason you're still reading...I'm excited about the conference my wife and I are going to next Monday. We're going to Atlanta, GA for the "Drive 08" conference that Andy Stanley and North Point Church is putting on. Not only is it going to be an amazing conference with tons of much needed information...but I get to go with two pastors: 1 - that I've yet to meet & 1 - that I consider a mentor. I can't wait to be able to apply the information and experience to Lifepoint Church.

Hope to see you Sunday