First of all, thanks to each of you who have connected with us since we announced that we would not be launching Walls Down Church. Your encouraging words, inspired prayers, and gracious offers have moved us deeply. We are blessed to have friends like you. Thank you. Now to the issue at hand - why … Continue reading Why didn’t the church plant survive? (Part 1)
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Some Walls Down Waddup
Hey guys! This is the toughest "waddup" I've ever written. Several years ago God began to stir a desire for something new in my heart. After exploring it through prayer, long conversations with my bride, consultation with mentors and friends, and deep thought, I concluded that God was calling us to start a church. We … Continue reading Some Walls Down Waddup
Some Walls Down waddup
What's going on? Thanks for asking! The three big issues on my plate right now are: building the team (staff and core); raising funds; and keeping the vision fresh and communicated clearly. Last week we had our first LIFE group in our home. It's great when you meet people for the first time... in your … Continue reading Some Walls Down waddup
What a Christian looks like
Last night we had the first LIFE group in the life of Walls Down Church. The driving passion of my life is to help people discover the life Jesus has called us to and promised. As I look through the Scriptures, it seems to me that a big picture view of the Christian life can … Continue reading What a Christian looks like
A review of the preview (part 2)
Hey guys! Several of you have asked how many people showed up on Sunday. There were 25 people at the Preview Service. So what happens now? During the weekend everyone filled out a "Communication Card." We will follow up with each person who filled out a card. During the conversation we will ask them if … Continue reading A review of the preview (part 2)
A review of the preview
Before I even get started I want to give a shout out to God and Shaun King! Shaun has been working hard in Atlanta to start a church that will "Love God, love people, and prove it!" Yesterday was their "Launch Day" (i.e. their starting point). They had over 600 people in attendance! Way to … Continue reading A review of the preview
Some Walls Down waddup
Starting a new church is an experience in emotional diversity! Excitement, disappointment, Courage, fear, Strategy, adjustments, etc. It's blazing these days around here so let me give you some of the best "waddup". Tuesday night we had a meeting at my house to share the vision of Walls Down and prepare for this weekend. It's … Continue reading Some Walls Down waddup
A strategic decision for Walls Down
One week ago today we made a strategic decision regarding Walls Down Church. When we set our "start date" (January) back in March we were sitting in David Putman's office at Mountain Lake Church in Cumming, Georgia. It was the "ivory tower" experience of church planting. There was so much we could not have known … Continue reading A strategic decision for Walls Down
Some Walls Down waddup
It's coming together! We have a team from Mountain Lake Church coming up this weekend to help us present two Re-Think Money conferences - one for churches (on Saturday) and one for the public (on Sunday). They're also helping us get the word out about Walls Down Church! I can't wait to see my friends … Continue reading Some Walls Down waddup
