SubscribeI’m really looking forward to a new series that I’m kicking off this weekend at NorthRidge called “Broke.” Though I’ve been teaching God’s Word for years, I still marvel at it’s relevance to today’s experiences and how excited I get about teaching it. I pray I never lose the sense of awe and wonder that [...]
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09.29.2009
THE NINES
On 09/09/09, Leadership Network along with Catalyst put together a virtual learning experience called THE NINES. They invited Christian leaders from around the nation to share for nine minutes concerning any issue they were passionate to engage with other leaders. As it turned out, thousands of people took advantage of this event. I was privileged [...]
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09.26.2009
First Sunday in Saline!
In Matthew 16:18, Jesus promised to build His Church and in John 17:20 He prays for all who would believe in future generations. Well, 2000+ years later, we at NorthRidge are privileged to experience the power of His promises. On the first weekend of our first satellite campus, we had just under 1,500 people and [...]
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09.10.2009
Nigeria (Day Eight – September 10)
This is my “over and out” post from Nigeria. I’m sitting in my room overlooking the city of Abuja. Until eight days ago, it was a place I had never been and knew little about. I had only briefly met our host pastor and knew no one else in Nigeria. Now, as odd as it [...]
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09.09.2009
Nigeria (Day Seven – September 9)
As with this whole trip, yesterday was a day of expansion. In this case, my thinking, understanding, and perceptions about certain expressions of faith were challenged…better put, it blew them out of the water.
You see, I’m not a religious guy. While my entire life is devoted to my relationship with God, His Church, and seeking [...]
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09.08.2009
Nigeria (Day Six – September 8)
This is going to be a very busy day. It will be our privilege to have separate meetings with the General Overseer of the Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM); the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria; the General Overseer of the Deeper Life Christian Ministry; and the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria [...]
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09.07.2009
Nigeria (Day Five – September 7)
Today offered a fresh reminder!
We had the privilege of attending two very different church services and spending time with the two very different pastors. Both were very well led and large, impacting churches. However, one was old and tired while the other was young and vibrant. It had nothing to do with the age of [...]
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09.06.2009
Nigeria (Day Four – September 6)
Much of Saturday was invested in traveling to Lagos. I’m writing this from my new hotel room. Thankfully, I don’t have to move again until Wednesday. Though I do have internet access here, it is not of the quality that will allow for me to send a video blog. So, it doesn’t look like I’m [...]
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09.05.2009
Nigeria (Day Three – September 5)
This is my first international video blog from Nigeria. Take a break, put your feet up, and enjoy!
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09.04.2009
Nigeria (Day Two – September 4)
Arrived as scheduled on Thursday at around 11:00 a.m. Nigeria time…6:00 a.m. home time. And, I must admit, it was a long trip. We were met at the airport by a wonderful pastor from Abuja, William Okoye. He’s doing a great work here. He and some members of his team supported us tremendously in getting [...]
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