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We forgive you Ted Haggard

This past Sunday, Pastor Steven Furtick hosted an interview with Ted and Gayle Haggard at Elevation Church.

I don’t usually weigh in on scandals and such. But I feel it is very important to let my voice be heard as a pastor and leader.

Ted was wrong. He sinned. He discgraced God, the church and the reputation of the Church.

I do not have any rocks in my pocket. I am not without sin. Neither are you.

Gayle forgave her husband.

God forgave him.

He has asked the church to forgive him.

Maybe it’s time the church stop throwing rocks and forgive.

Ted Haggard, I forgive you.

Gayle, thank you for being an example of forgiveness.

Watch the interview here.

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All Access Live!

This past weekend was amazing! I can’t begin tell you how excited I am about the future of ROCK Church. Over the next few days, I will blog more about the things I shared yesterday at Vision Night.

But now, I and the ROCK Church staff are at the ARC All Access Conference at C3 Church. I am excited about our new partnership with ARC and their church planting network. The next three days are going to stretch us as leaders and help prepare us to take ROCK Church, as Ed Young says, “to a Hole ‘Nutha Level.” To go where God is leading us, we must grow as leaders. So, we have come ready to connect, learn and grow.

Want to join us? Then check out the live video feed beginning tonight at 6:30pm, tomorrow throughout the day and then Wednesday morning. Look for us in the crowd. We’ll be the ones learning to think more and more like Next Level Leaders. I think I’ll start using that to describe ROCK leaders… Next Level… Because that’s where we’re headed.

Live conference page (will begin Monday evening by 6:30pm ET): http://www.allaccessconference.com

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Touch and Go

For the last hour, I’ve been watching Air Force One run “Touch & Go” drills. It’s safe to say the pilots who fly our President are some of the most qualified aviators around. They have years of experience and are trained for every scenario imaginable. Something as simple as landing and taking off were mastered long ago. Yet, they still practice over and over and over again.

Why do they do that? If you neglect the basics, they will ultimately cause you to crash and burn.

Look, here they come again…

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Who needs a bailout?

Did you know that Jesus spoke more about money than He did about Heaven and Hell combined? Preaching on money can be a nerve racking experience for some pastors. Messing with someones’ money is right up there with telling them how to raise their children or love their spouse. It can get very tense.

But, I am convinced that everyone who has given their life to Christ will be excited to learn God’s plan for their lives. I believe this will be one of the most powerful, life-changing series you could ever hear. If you make God’s plan your plan, you can’t lose!

Last Sunday, I walked out into the crowd and gave away $100 worth of $20 bills. But, that was probably the smallest thing given away that day. What could be greater than money?

• The truth of God’s Word.
• The revelation of giving as a lifestyle rather than a tool to get more.
• The changed lives for 5 people who crossed the line of faith by giving their lives to Christ.

And we’re just warming up…

What we give away this Sunday, could change the lives of many people forever.

This Sunday will be incredible. Our worship experience begins at 10:00am. Do you know someone who needs a financial bailout? You should bring them with you to hear about God’s plan for their money. I’m pretty sure His plan is greater than ours. After all, He is God.

Miss last Sunday’s message? You can listen to the podcast later this evening or watch the video of the message later this week on our MEDIA PAGE.

I’ll see you Sunday!
Pastor B

PS. Don’t forget Vision Night this Sunday at 6:00pm. I will be sharing where ROCK Church is headed over the next several months. God is up to something HUGE!

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Easter Photos

Matthew showed me some of the photos from our Easter services yesterday. Jesus is alive and we celebrated in a BIG way. ROCK Church, thank you for loving Jesus and making His name famous!

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