Guest Post – Steven Furtick (Elevation Church)
Three years ago I attended the Creative Church Conference (C3) for the first time, and it absolutely changed my life! And the thought that I'll be speaking at the very same conference God used to inspire me in such a deep way three years ago is pretty surreal. There's something about the ministry of Ed Young and Fellowship Church that is uniquely inspirational. It's like when you take your team to the Fellowship campus, God ...
Guest Post – Pastor John Cross (YJC) – When God's Kingdom Doesn't Grow
There's a lot of discussion these days regarding explosively growing churches, and growing churches in general. When I hear these stories, though, I like to ask two questions. The first one is easy: "Who are these churches trying to reach?" The second question stings a little: "Who are they actually reaching?"I don't think I've met a pastor yet who would not say they want to reach those who are without Christ. Yet, when you ...
Guest Post – Lisa Young – Beside Every Great Man…
Many years ago I read First Lady Serita Jakes' book, Beside Every Great Man. It was a wonderful look inside her life and journey as the wife of Bishop T.D. Jakes. Perhaps it is just semantics, but I love that title because it replaces well the old saying "behind every great man there is a great woman."I have just wrapped up two days with 12 of the most amazing women you would ever want to know. We have many things in common. But the ...
Guest Post – Lisa Young – Fish Stories
Just a few days ago I watched something unfold which I know to be true, but found great to see played out so close to home. Our family loaded up and headed out of town for the beginning of our summer vacation. Only this trip didn't just include our family. Several of Ed's fishing buddies were in tow for a getaway of their own. As the five of them headed out for an adventurous fishing expedition, it was fun to see that even at the ripe old age ...