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C3 is Over!

The conference is over - Keyna and I board an American Airlines flight @ 8:05 am in the morning and we see the kids hopefully by 2!!! (Looking forward to seeing our family).

I've missed all of you and look forward to being with you on Sunday.

I have TRULY been inspired at the conference and have so much to say. I will give you some C3 insight next week, but in the meantime I want you to check out my friend, Tony Morgan's, speaker by speaker commentary on the conference.

Check it out! See you Sunday!

C3 Day One (and a surprise!)

Well, day one is over and it was a great day that ended with a pleasant surprise - more on that in a moment. Here's my recap of C3 day one:

• Keyna and I began our day at the conference in the "Assimilation / Volunteers" track. The room was packed out and we ended up near the back of the room. I was excited by the passion of those who spoke about the great lengths that Fellowship Church goes through to make sure that their guests feel special. As I listened and thought about what they were saying as opposed to what we're doing I realized, "this is what we're doing. HALLELUJAH!" God used this breakout session to show me that we are on the right track with the "First Impression Team" headed by Laura Sampson. Keep up the great work Laura and all of you who serve with her.
• We then had the opportunity to join the "Worship/Media" track where they spoke about the way that they use media to enhance the service. As I thought of what we are working towards I realized, "this is the direction that we are headed!" Once again, I was encouraged that we seem to be on the right track. Our "Creative Communications Team", headed by Sebrina Harris is doing a slammin' job and we're gonna be seeing some fresh stuff very soon. Are you creative and like working with graphics and stuff? Check this ministry out - we REALLY need you!
• During a break, Keyna and I had a conversation with Preston Mitchell, Executive Pastor of Fellowship Church. He was gracious and fired up about C3.
• To finish off the night, after supper, I was sitting in on the music team rehearsal and I looked at the dude sitting in front of me and realized It was my friend, Robert Elkins, Worship Pastor at 1st Euless. Robert and I grew up together, played in bands together and today, both lead worship in great churches. We had a great time listening to the rehearsal and catching up. I TOTALLY DIDN'T EXPECT THIS. I was sitting there thinking, "from the back that dude looks like Robert." He turned to the side and i'm like, "that HAS to be him." and it was. Great to see you, Rob!

What did  I learn today? That we are doing a lot of things right at HP. I am so proud of all of you; We are certainly part of something very special. Looking forward to a great day tomorrow! I will try to let you know how it all transpires.

Ready for the Challenge!

We're here (Check out yesterday to see WHERE "here" is)

Drinking some coffee, just finished working out, spent some time in the Word, done some message prep (i'm speaking this Sunday!) and getting ready to go to the C3 pre-conference. I am excited.

Why am I excited?

1. Because Sunday is the first time i've spoken since Christmas Eve! I have been so consumed by LAUNCH! that i've not had time to speak in service. But now, where we're at i'm ready - are you?
2. Because Sunday is the LAUNCH! before the LAUNCH! We have been preparing for this day for more than a year. Really. And here's the truth - we have placed this at His feet. We have done all we can do in preparation, now we trust Him to do what He does.
3. Because this Sunday is gonna rock your world! Why? Because i'm sure that you have never seen anything like what we'll do Sunday in church - EVER! This weekend is gonna rock us to the core of who we are.
4. Because I am totally open to whatever He wants to do through me! I wish I could say that i'm always this way, but if I did i would be lying. But right now, i'm surrended. I'm very dependent upon His leadership and excited about where it may lead.

As you can tell, I'm pumped! Thank you to all of you who read this blog and promote it to your friends - you are a part of a movement, and it WILL affect others for all eternity. I'll try to check in tonite. By the way - did you realize that there are only 11 days to LAUNCH!?