This weekend was awesome! There is definately a new buzz around The ROCK now. Every week, we are seeing new faces and more and more people are responding to the call for salvation! If you can’t get excited about that, why do you even come to church?

We are in the middle of our God’s Ink series and the feedback we are receiving is very encouraging. We are all learning how to let God write the story of our lives with us instead of doing it all ourselves. It is a cool series, with wonderful set design, electric worship, hip t-shirts, ultra hip invite cards and, most importantly, a message that is bringing life change to many (including me).

Yesterday, I had the privilege of team teaching our membership class with dad. It is always exciting to teach these classes. I have been given the responsibility of teaching the sessions on Tithes and Unity.

I am shocked that more churches avoid the subject of money. Why, why, WHY? Why would a pastor charged with caring for his congregation withhold teaching that would bring blessing to the church and the congregation? We believe that if God’s people hear His plan for any area of their lives they will say “YES!” We don’t just believe this as a principal, we see it over and over again. Over 80% of our church family tithe. Yes, you heard that right… tithe! And because of this, they are blessed by God and His ministry is supported.

We recently changed our membership class to be more accessible. Instead of taking five weeks of classes that each take an hour and a half, it now only takes one day! I can remember when our membership class took 12 weeks. UGH!

We are looking for new ways to present this gospel that we live by so that it is accessible to everyone. Why? Because God desires that every person comes to know Him. This is an awesome time to serve at The ROCK. I love seeing God’s plans coming to past and bringing change, growth, blessing and excitement!

Guess what. We are just getting started. I love my job! I love my church! I have an awesome life!