New LPC Bloggers and thoughts from a blogger about LPC

When you get a second, check out our newest Life Pointe Church Bloggers: Luciana Huaman and Phillip Johnson (my bro).  Also, check out what Chris Goins from Birmingham had to say about his experience at Life Pointe this past weekend.

Praying for Rain

We’ve made the decision to have three services on Easter.  We’re tilling the ground, planting some seed, and praying for rain.  I believe God fills vacuums/empty vessels (2 Kings 4:1-7).  We’ll keep creating empty spaces and pray for God to use our people to fill them.
The truth is that our people are inviting their friends, [...]

Potential Podcast

Last week, I was on the Potential Podcast with Troy Gramling, Raul Palacios, and Heredes Ribiero from Flamingo Road Church. We chatted a little about Life Pointe and handling negative criticism.
Check it out here.

Preaching against churches who serve coffee

I was at a church service this evening with a lot of other pastors.  The content of the message was actually pretty good for the most part.  But, at one point, the speaker began preaching against churches who serve Starbucks (because they’re shallow or something like that).  Kelly was ready to leave at that point.  [...]

American Christians Tend To Be Incredibly Self Indulgent

Erwin McManus on the Church in America:
“My primary assessment would be because American Christians tend to be incredibly self-indulgent so they see the church as a place there for them to meet their needs and to express faith in a way that is meaningful for them…there is almost no genuine compassion or urgency about serving [...]

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