Christians talk a lot about accountability.
The basic idea is that we should hold each other to Biblical standards.
Some people take this concept so seriously that they form accountability groups.
Usually, “accountability partners” ask each other questions like:
Did you skimp on your Bible reading this week?
Did you have too much to drink at the company party last [...]
Because of facility issues at our Central campus this week, I’ve got to finish my message in 25 minutes.
Which wouldn’t be a problem for the really good preachers who have learned the fine art of precision.
Me? I ramble. It takes me 25 minutes to say good morning and introduce my topic.
And this week, God has [...]
My wife used this description to discuss how our church is pretty big and really young at the same time, and to explain why we have severe growing pains from time to time.
(She actually said fat third grader, but you know me, Mr. P.C. I would never want to offend anybody on this blog.)
The first [...]
I bounce back and forth, basically addressing 2 audiences on this blog:
1. Church attendees
2. Other church leaders
Today I’m speaking to the 1st group on behalf of the 2nd.
Your pastor won’t appreciate you telling me this, because we preachers like to look cool and confident.
But if he’s a good pastor, here’s the deal:
Every single day he [...]
That’s kind of how scheduling the filming/preaching of sermons for our 2 campuses feels right now.
I’ll explain.
In order to get our Union Campus on a one week delay (they will experience the sermons one week after they are preached at Central Campus), I’m having to preach one message tonight that Central Campus will never hear, [...]
A lot of people are not what you think they are at first.
At least that’s what I’m learning.
Sometimes you’ll meet someone who is really loud, domineering, awkwardly straightforward, and driven, and you’ll think: “What an arrogant dude. I’ll bet he’s really self centered.”
But he is, in actuality, very grounded, humble, and focused on others.
He just [...]
Here are a couple of pics of the infamous Elevation Egg Drop and the Grand Opening of our Union Campus.
Check it…
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Pastor Steven Furtick is the Lead Pastor of Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Creative Pastor, Larry Hubatka: Writing really good copy is hard to do. If you find someone who can do it, they're worth their weight in gold.
Project Manager, Lisa Shea: Can I clarify I finished the book last night at home. I am too busy projecting to read here!
Children's Director, Jessi Welch: Working on set-up procedures for Sunday.
Worship Pastor, Wade Joye: Had a great lunch with Matt Kelly. He gave me a crash course on different styles of music and how to work them into our worship context.
Assistant to the Lead Pastor, Lori Black: Just finished a video shoot with the Furtick family!
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