I had a meeting today with a few guys that are 19-21 years old. We talked about life and church and really had a good time. One guy told us some crazy stories from when he was in prison. He told us some funny ones too. We had a great time talking about real life and real struggles.
They were all excited about the focus, purpose and vision of Awaken and want to come and check it out this Sunday. I am excited about a group of people getting together for one single purpose; to seek the face of Jesus together. We try to do that in a cool, laid back, non threatening way.
If you live in Chattanooga or are in the area and want to come check us out we would love to have you. send me an e-mail and let me know. justin@awakencc.org check out our website www.awakencc.org.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
The 90 Day Workout Challenge
I just started a 90 Day Challenge Workout on Facebook. I invited a few hundred people to join me. If you would like to join us we are starting Monday January 19th. You can join our facebook group or leave comments in my blog posts. I will leave random updates on my blog and on facebook of my progress for my personal accountability
My goal is to get more exercise by playing more basketball and I would also like to bench 325lbs which is a big goal for me.
What about you? What is your goal this year?
My goal is to get more exercise by playing more basketball and I would also like to bench 325lbs which is a big goal for me.
What about you? What is your goal this year?
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Second Awaken Meeting
Our second Awaken Community Church meeting is this Sunday, January 11th at 6:00pm. We will meet at:
Brian Currier's House (Our Program Director)
1614 Colonial Shores Dr
Chattanooga, TN. 37373
We have 15 people committed, 50 interested and we are expecting about 25 people on Sunday. If you would like to be apart of a new fellowship, a new church, we would love for you to join us as we "do life" together. Our purpose is to build believers in Christ and reach a community that is far from God.
We thank you for your prayers and support as we are off and running with Awaken Community church in 2009.
Brian Currier's House (Our Program Director)
1614 Colonial Shores Dr
Chattanooga, TN. 37373
We have 15 people committed, 50 interested and we are expecting about 25 people on Sunday. If you would like to be apart of a new fellowship, a new church, we would love for you to join us as we "do life" together. Our purpose is to build believers in Christ and reach a community that is far from God.
We thank you for your prayers and support as we are off and running with Awaken Community church in 2009.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
Travel
Getting ready to travel this year. I always enjoy speaking into the lives of youth. After nine years of youth ministry we have started Awaken Community Church, but I will always enjoy speaking to youth. Excited to see how many students put their faith in Jesus this year.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
The "Meet" behind it all.
It is interesting that as I study scripture I can see more insights as I dig deeper into the text. If I start to study the context, culture, language and understand the writer, I can get some good meat behind the passage. The passage at first hand is good for me to read, but when I get the meat, I feel like I really get a grasp on what the scripture means.
I think it is no different in church planting when it comes to recruiting people to your church. First off I do not like some of the connotations that are associated with the word recruiting. It almost seems like you want another number. Although we are not in it for recruiting and numbers, we are in it to see more people come to know and honor God in their lives. One of the best ways for me has been intentional "meetings". I like to set up "meetings" and start to understand the person, the context of their life, the culture where they have grown up, understand how they talk and relate and just get to know the person.
When we simply "meet" with people and get to know them for who they are, the better chance of a real relationship starting and and a better chance of that they join the vision you have for your church. I think this is a great approach for pastors and members.
I think it is no different in church planting when it comes to recruiting people to your church. First off I do not like some of the connotations that are associated with the word recruiting. It almost seems like you want another number. Although we are not in it for recruiting and numbers, we are in it to see more people come to know and honor God in their lives. One of the best ways for me has been intentional "meetings". I like to set up "meetings" and start to understand the person, the context of their life, the culture where they have grown up, understand how they talk and relate and just get to know the person.
When we simply "meet" with people and get to know them for who they are, the better chance of a real relationship starting and and a better chance of that they join the vision you have for your church. I think this is a great approach for pastors and members.
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