Thursday, May 31, 2007

Churches I like

Ok, Tony Morgan keeps a list of churches on his blog.  I am going to post some churches that I know about where I know the pastor or just think are really good places.  I am doing it as a post because I don't know how to make a list on the side.  When I get that figured out, I will do it that way.  If you think of any churches you want to share, DO IT!

 The Vine www.connecttothevine.org

The Orchard www.theorchardchurch.org

Sugarloaf UMC www.sugarloaf.org

Hope Church www.placeofhope.org

First UMC Lawrenceville www.fumclv.org

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First Truths

Ok, so I finally decided to blog.  I have been toying with the idea for awhile now.  I struggled because I didn't think anyone would care to read a post from an associate pastor.  I figured I would post when I planted a church, but who cares until then.  Well, I had my first meeting with our communication team since that ministry became part of evangelism, and they all wanted me to start blogging.  Throughout the course of the meeting we discussed new ways to get the message out in the public.  We had a great time talking about how the gospel message is pretty amazing and this church (as all churches) needs to take advantage of 21st century modes of communication.  I came to the truth that nobody will ever care what I write and preach, but the message I write and preach about is what is important.  I can talk about that while I am an associate, a church planter, or whatever God has me doing.  So, I decided to blog, and talk about the ways that the gospel message of Christ is revealed in truth in my life.  I invite you to participate.  Got any truths to share?  Has Christ manifested to you?  This blog will contain many things.  I will put thoughts I have and truths I realize.  I will also put funny things like top ten lists (Tony Morgan has shown me how funny those can be) and progress on any cool things we are doing here for the kingdom.  Please come along and share truths as well.  God bless.

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