Reaching Out
Over the past several hours, I’ve been praying for the people and thinking about the situation in Haiti. And as I reflect on the devastation and destruction that so many people are experiencing right now, I can’t help but see an opportunity for the Church to reach out and make a difference! Right now, details are still coming in from the Red Cross about specific physical needs and how we can help. But as those details become available, we ...
Do You Ever Have the Itch to Baptize?
This past Sunday we had an amazing number of people make the decision to follow Christ. I watched as hundreds of people flooded the altar areas of our different campuses. And as they were standing down front, I suddenly got an itch to baptize. I hadn’t planned it. We didn’t know it was going to happen. But it did. And it was amazing.Quickly, our team got everything together for that spontaneous baptism (our staff motto is: I’m always ...
"The Today Show" … Yesterday
Lisa and I had the opportunity to be on The Today Show yesterday to talk about the important role women play in churches. And I said, I think the role of women is the soul of society! Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
Back to the Basics, Again
I posted this video for the first time about a year and a half ago. But I think it's always important to remind ourselves of why we do what we do. It's all about getting back to the basics, again.
LisaYoungBlog.com
Lisa is starting her own blog! That’s right. Now you’ll have a chance to connect with her and hear straight from her online – right here. And, as she says, "as long as there is purpose," she’ll be giving you some phenomenal personal insights and perspectives on life from the viewpoint of a wife, mother, and woman on the frontlines of ministry.Let the blogging begin!
The Next Generation
For the past three weeks I've had the chance to speak to the students of Fellowship Church - something I would challenge every lead pastor to do every now and then. It gives you an opportunity to connect with the next generation. It helps you get a read on the pulse of your students. And you will definitely catch some seriously contagious energy! Check out what I'm talking about:
3 Big Wednesdays
If you're in the 7th-12th grade; or maybe you have a student who is, remember what I said this weekend. "Bring them to church!" I can't wait to connect with them at 3 Big Wednesdays! Check it out...
Family Fun Fest '09
It's not just another big, church event. It's the event of the summer. At Fellowship, we've always believed the family is something worth celebrating. That's why this weekend we're hosting the biggest event in recent memory - Family Fun Fest '09.Maybe you have a family of four or forty. Maybe you’re an empty-nester or a newly married couple. Or maybe you consider your closest friends to be your family. ...
Summer – Blockbuster or Flop?
(Guest post by Buddy Cremeans)In the heat of the summer, visit any church in America and you would probably describe your encounter as a "lackluster experience" more than a "blockbuster experience." Not at Fellowship Church! Even the biggest critic couldn't argue their runaway smash summer success... At the Movies.I had a suspicion the reviews were going to be good when we pulled into the parking lot of Fellowshi...
A Quick Shout Out
When it comes to creativity, I think it's good to borrow ideas from other leaders. I think it's important. But I think it's even more important to give credit where credit is due. So I want to give a quick shout out to my good friend, Craig Groeschel. Every now and then, Craig and I will call or text just to bounce ideas off of one another. I always say, "God gave you eyes, plagerize." Of course, I don't mean that ...