Missional
Best Weekend Ever!
We had the greatest weekend in the history of Journey Church International this weekend. I wanted to send out a “Weekend Recap” so that you all can celebrate with us. Here’s a quick recap: 10K Giveaway: One of the greatest highlights of our weekend was the fulfillment of our goal to give $10,000 to the … Continue reading
India 2012 Quick Recap
It’s nearly noon on Thursday, April 26 (Wed night, April 25 in Lee’s Summit) and I am on a plane heading to Israel after our time in India. Though our time was brief, it was highly impactful. A few random thoughts on the trip as I think back: Long Flight: We didn’t settle into bed … Continue reading
Monday Morning, March 19, 2012
John 6:60—“On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” We had one of the “heaviest” days in the history of our young church yesterday as we began our brand new series titled, “Living Sent”. It was a good day…actually a GREAT day, but it was a … Continue reading
A Personal Note to JCI
You are not normal. That’s a phrase that I’ve heard most of my life, because I’m a little odd, and it’s one that I actually agree with. However, it isn’t a phrase that I’ve heard often (or really ever) about our church. That changed this week. And you need to know about it, and you … Continue reading
2011 Year-In-Review
Well, tomorrow we start a brand new year – the year 2012. If it is anything like the year 2011 for me personally, or for our church, Journey Church International, I’m looking forward to it. In I Corinthians 1:31 the Apostle Paul says “Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.” Well, I want to … Continue reading
Monday Morning, November 21, 2011
WHAT A WEEKEND we had at Journey Church International! Honestly, I don’t know that we have had a more “church-building” day than what happened at Journey Church International this weekend. Almost 50 adults signed up to find out both “How” and “Where” God has gifted them to serve in his church. I made it clear … Continue reading
Monday Morning, November 14, 2011
Look who’s on time w/ their blog this week? That’s right, it’s me! We had one of the greatest weekends yet at our new church, only 9 weeks out from Grand Opening now. Two tremendous things happened that helped us continue to shape the culture of our church and help turn us from a simply … Continue reading
Monday Morning, Nov 7, 2011
Yes, I know that Wednesday is not Monday, but the name of this specific portion of my blog is “Monday Morning”, and perhaps one day it will begin to be posted then. As for now – Happy Wednesday! We had another great day at Journey Church International this past weekend. In fact, it may have … Continue reading
Monday Morning – Aug. 29, 2011
We had our 4th consecutive service yesterday, the first time our church has held services every Sunday in a single month. Our “Preview Services” have become more like “Preview Month”, but each week we learn a little more and get a little more prepared for our launch on Sunday, September 18th. This week a few … Continue reading