Watching people step towards God the Father yesterday was awesome.
Life change is happening in the middle of uncertain times.
Unstable times precede Gods unbelievable power.
Watch out Internet… we are gearing up to launch a full-blown campus in the near future.
People are committing to our next step offering like crazy… God is going to do the unbelievable and history is going to be made.
My buddy, Jeff Kapusta, at Lifepoint Church baptized sixty people yesterday… That’s what I’m talking about.
Had some people from Yoville show up for church today.
My wife is the bomb, she is a true partner in ministry. Thank you Kim!
It was great to be back home with all the Barefooters today.
We are having some incredible meetings this week about our next campuses…Big changes coming our way.
Many stepped towards God yesterday at Barefoot and God ran and embraced them.
We are putting in some hardware so we can record and broadcast our services. We are asking all Barefooters to participate in this next step… It will be one to remember!
When Janice’s story was shared today at our three services, I could not hardly hold myself together… That is why we do what we do. You can check it out at www.barefoot.com towards the end of yesterdays message. It is powerful.
Helping Hands shelves will be filled next week… Thank you all for helping us make a difference in our community. Drop off you food this week and place it in the POD that is out in front of our building on Main Street.
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"Qwitter" Starts this Weekend...
Wanting to quit is something that most of us deal with in life at one time or another. I am so glad that some people did not quit on me before God changed my life. We never know what staying in the game can do to make a difference in our own life or someone else’s.
If you know someone that is about to quit… Get them to church this weekend. We are kicking off a new series titled “Qwitter”. I think they will be encouraged and see God do amazing things in their life!
Remember, sometimes there is a storm just before the refreshing rain… It is that way in life too… Don’t quit, the best is yet to come!
If you know someone that is about to quit… Get them to church this weekend. We are kicking off a new series titled “Qwitter”. I think they will be encouraged and see God do amazing things in their life!
Remember, sometimes there is a storm just before the refreshing rain… It is that way in life too… Don’t quit, the best is yet to come!
Heart Matters
Heart is everything when it comes to a dream!
I remember playing sports growing up. I was not the best athlete in the camp, but I had a desire and a passion to play…. My heart made up for my inability! I am convinced that you can have all the talent in the world and your heart be screwed up and you will fail.
If we are going to be on a team, a part of a vision, or do something great with our life, we need to check out our heart. The question I am asking myself about everything I am doing right now is... “How is my heart?” Am I committed or am I just doing it because I can. Heart matters… Being a Christ follower is about your heart. How is yours?
I remember playing sports growing up. I was not the best athlete in the camp, but I had a desire and a passion to play…. My heart made up for my inability! I am convinced that you can have all the talent in the world and your heart be screwed up and you will fail.
If we are going to be on a team, a part of a vision, or do something great with our life, we need to check out our heart. The question I am asking myself about everything I am doing right now is... “How is my heart?” Am I committed or am I just doing it because I can. Heart matters… Being a Christ follower is about your heart. How is yours?
Qwitter...
Qwitter is the title of the series that we will be kicking off on July the 6th.
Why Qwitter? We all want to quit sometimes in life, but many times it is for the wrong reasons… Like… fear, anger, lack of vision, lack of commitment, mistakes we have made, because we are tired, because we are jealous and the list could go on and on.
However, when we quit, we may have just missed the opportunity of a lifetime.
Life is not trouble free and we have to learn how not to quit when things seem a little sideways. There is no greater place to learn principles in helping us in “how not to quit” than the bible. The bible is full of people who had every opportunity to quit, but didn’t!!!… As we read some of their twitter stories… We will learn what they did in the face of adversity, conflict, and challenges. These principles will help us in reaching our full potential, rather than quitting and missing great opportunities.
Why Qwitter? We all want to quit sometimes in life, but many times it is for the wrong reasons… Like… fear, anger, lack of vision, lack of commitment, mistakes we have made, because we are tired, because we are jealous and the list could go on and on.
However, when we quit, we may have just missed the opportunity of a lifetime.
Life is not trouble free and we have to learn how not to quit when things seem a little sideways. There is no greater place to learn principles in helping us in “how not to quit” than the bible. The bible is full of people who had every opportunity to quit, but didn’t!!!… As we read some of their twitter stories… We will learn what they did in the face of adversity, conflict, and challenges. These principles will help us in reaching our full potential, rather than quitting and missing great opportunities.
Baptisms at the Beach...
We do beach baptisms throughout the warmer months here at Barefoot. This is footage from two weeks ago... Watch, enjoy, and celebrate with us!
God said
I was breezing through Genesis Chapter 1 this morning and what spoke to me over and over was these words… “And God said”. God spoke and big things happened!
God said, “Let there be light” something happened, there was light.
God said, “Let there be an expanse” something happened, there was a sky.
God said, “Let us make man in our image” something happened, there was a man and a woman created in His image.
This list could go on and on, but here’s the deal for me… When God says something, He can make it happen. When God speaks there is power behind His words. If God is saying something to me through His Word, I can believe it, trust it and bank everything I have on it. God will do what He says He will do.
I should not be asking the question “Can God?” I should be asking myself “Will I?” Will I do what He says? Will I trust what He says? Will I be what He says to be? Will I? When I respond by not just saying I will, but living out the I will, big things will happen because God said it!
God said, “Let there be light” something happened, there was light.
God said, “Let there be an expanse” something happened, there was a sky.
God said, “Let us make man in our image” something happened, there was a man and a woman created in His image.
This list could go on and on, but here’s the deal for me… When God says something, He can make it happen. When God speaks there is power behind His words. If God is saying something to me through His Word, I can believe it, trust it and bank everything I have on it. God will do what He says He will do.
I should not be asking the question “Can God?” I should be asking myself “Will I?” Will I do what He says? Will I trust what He says? Will I be what He says to be? Will I? When I respond by not just saying I will, but living out the I will, big things will happen because God said it!
Dad...
If you love your dad or if you are a dad, you will want to be at the services early this weekend. We have something special planned for all dads and you will be glad you came.
One of the things I miss most about Father's Day this weekend... is being able to spend it with my dad. My dad went on to be with Jesus a few years ago and I still think about picking up the phone and calling him sometimes. Give those you love a hug, a call or a short visit today... You will be glad you did. I miss my dad, but I have some great memories.
My dad taught me:
How to work
How to care
How to think
Integrity
How to fish
and the list could go on and on.
What has your dad taught you? Dad's what are you teaching your children? Happy Father's Day dad!
One of the things I miss most about Father's Day this weekend... is being able to spend it with my dad. My dad went on to be with Jesus a few years ago and I still think about picking up the phone and calling him sometimes. Give those you love a hug, a call or a short visit today... You will be glad you did. I miss my dad, but I have some great memories.
My dad taught me:
How to work
How to care
How to think
Integrity
How to fish
and the list could go on and on.
What has your dad taught you? Dad's what are you teaching your children? Happy Father's Day dad!
Lunches – Leadership – and Loving People
We are in a time of remodeling leadership right now at Barefoot. Not in the way of tearing everything out, but in the way of improving and restructuring some areas. I am spending lots of time having lunches (and dinners too) ---- Evaluating leadership and management ---- and loving on the people God has placed in my life.
One of the greatest things I can do as the pastor of a local church is to help people find their position on God’s team. When Christ followers find their place, they start reaching their full potential… They start hitting on all cylinders… They start having bigger dreams, and they start finding true fulfillment in life.
When people are in the right seat on the right bus… The performance rises… The people of God have joy… And the world is impacted with the name of Jesus.
One of the greatest things I can do as the pastor of a local church is to help people find their position on God’s team. When Christ followers find their place, they start reaching their full potential… They start hitting on all cylinders… They start having bigger dreams, and they start finding true fulfillment in life.
When people are in the right seat on the right bus… The performance rises… The people of God have joy… And the world is impacted with the name of Jesus.
Sunday Night Wrap Up...
Sunday Night Wrap Up will be up later this afternoon... We have had a few challenges this morning with ripping the video... Tune back in this afternoon to see the weekly wrap up. Thanks!!!
If dollars did not matter what would you dream about doing with your life? Dream Big!
If dollars did not matter what would you dream about doing with your life? Dream Big!
This Weekend...
This weekend we are kicking off a new series and we are teaming up with over 1000 other churches around the globe in this. "One Prayer"
This is going to be a series you do not want to miss... We are going to be challenged from some great leaders throughout the month of June. We are going to join over 700,000 other Christ followers in being an answer to Jesus' prayer in John Chap. 17... "I pray that they will all be one". It is going to be a time of growing our hearts together with other Christ followers from around the world. This is going to be a time to share our resources and make an impact in the world.
This weekend I will kick the series off with a truth that Jesus would have every church in the world to participate in. "Make us Inviting"
If you want to learn more about the series and start joining others around the world in prayer, you can do that here.
This is going to be a series you do not want to miss... We are going to be challenged from some great leaders throughout the month of June. We are going to join over 700,000 other Christ followers in being an answer to Jesus' prayer in John Chap. 17... "I pray that they will all be one". It is going to be a time of growing our hearts together with other Christ followers from around the world. This is going to be a time to share our resources and make an impact in the world.
This weekend I will kick the series off with a truth that Jesus would have every church in the world to participate in. "Make us Inviting"
If you want to learn more about the series and start joining others around the world in prayer, you can do that here.
Reap what you Sow...
An excerpt from The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale...
George Bernard Shaw said, "People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, they make them."
Well, it's pretty apparent, isn't it? And every person who discovered this believed (for a while) that he was the first one to work it out. We become what we think about.
Conversely, the person who has no goal, who doesn't know where he's going, and whose thoughts must therefore be thoughts of confusion, anxiety and worry - his life becomes one of frustration, fear, anxiety and worry. And if he thinks about nothing... he becomes nothing.
How does it work? Why do we become what we think about? Well, I'll tell you how it works, as far as we know. To do this, I want to tell you about a situation that parallels the human mind.
Suppose a farmer has some land, and it's good, fertile land. The land gives the farmer a choice; he may plant in that land whatever he chooses. The land doesn't care. It's up to the farmer to make the decision.
We're comparing the human mind with the land because the mind, like the land, doesn't care what you plant in it. It will return what you plant, but it doesn't care what you plant.
Now, let's say that the farmer has two seeds in his hand- one is a seed of corn, the other is nightshade, a deadly poison. He digs two little holes in the earth and he plants both seeds-one corn, the other nightshade. He covers up the holes, waters and takes care of the land...and what will happen? Invariably, the land will return what was planted.
As it's written in the Bible, "As ye sow, so shall ye reap."
Remember the land doesn't care. It will return poison in just as wonderful abundance as it will corn. So up come the two plants - one corn, one poison.
The human mind is far more fertile, far more incredible and mysterious than the land, but it works the same way. It doesn't care what we plant...success...or failure. A concrete, worthwhile goal...or confusion, misunderstanding, fear, anxiety and so on. But what we plant it must return to us.
You see, the human mind is the last great unexplored continent on earth. It contains riches beyond our wildest dreams. It will return anything we want to plant.
You can get a copy of this here...Simple Truths
George Bernard Shaw said, "People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, they make them."
Well, it's pretty apparent, isn't it? And every person who discovered this believed (for a while) that he was the first one to work it out. We become what we think about.
Conversely, the person who has no goal, who doesn't know where he's going, and whose thoughts must therefore be thoughts of confusion, anxiety and worry - his life becomes one of frustration, fear, anxiety and worry. And if he thinks about nothing... he becomes nothing.
How does it work? Why do we become what we think about? Well, I'll tell you how it works, as far as we know. To do this, I want to tell you about a situation that parallels the human mind.
Suppose a farmer has some land, and it's good, fertile land. The land gives the farmer a choice; he may plant in that land whatever he chooses. The land doesn't care. It's up to the farmer to make the decision.
We're comparing the human mind with the land because the mind, like the land, doesn't care what you plant in it. It will return what you plant, but it doesn't care what you plant.
Now, let's say that the farmer has two seeds in his hand- one is a seed of corn, the other is nightshade, a deadly poison. He digs two little holes in the earth and he plants both seeds-one corn, the other nightshade. He covers up the holes, waters and takes care of the land...and what will happen? Invariably, the land will return what was planted.
As it's written in the Bible, "As ye sow, so shall ye reap."
Remember the land doesn't care. It will return poison in just as wonderful abundance as it will corn. So up come the two plants - one corn, one poison.
The human mind is far more fertile, far more incredible and mysterious than the land, but it works the same way. It doesn't care what we plant...success...or failure. A concrete, worthwhile goal...or confusion, misunderstanding, fear, anxiety and so on. But what we plant it must return to us.
You see, the human mind is the last great unexplored continent on earth. It contains riches beyond our wildest dreams. It will return anything we want to plant.
You can get a copy of this here...Simple Truths
Recovering, Rest and Ready for the Weekend...
I am recovering from my surgery just fine... I should be back at it in a couple of days. Thank you for all your prayers during this time. They mean a lot to me and my family.
We love being a part of such a great church and as I rest over the next few days, I will be praying for you.
This weekend is going to be very freeing for many and I cannot wait to share with you. God is already doing some amazing work in relationships over this series.
Man, the stories I have already heard. The enemy uses against us what God meant for good. Our relationships are something God created. The enemy likes to get in the middle of relationships and really screw things up. Let’s remember, God is the source of our relationships. He is the One who will sustain them.
We love being a part of such a great church and as I rest over the next few days, I will be praying for you.
This weekend is going to be very freeing for many and I cannot wait to share with you. God is already doing some amazing work in relationships over this series.
Man, the stories I have already heard. The enemy uses against us what God meant for good. Our relationships are something God created. The enemy likes to get in the middle of relationships and really screw things up. Let’s remember, God is the source of our relationships. He is the One who will sustain them.
Age, Marriage, & Moms
Today I am one year older... You guess how old!
I am in a special place chilling with my bride, my beloved, and my best friend... We are growing closer together and getting fueled for this weekend.
This weekend will be our first installment of "I DO?" Our series on marriage, mating, and making the best out of life... Bring someone with you to the weekend services.
Don't forget your mom this weekend... Mothers are honored this weekend, so give them a big hug. They deserve it!!!
I am in a special place chilling with my bride, my beloved, and my best friend... We are growing closer together and getting fueled for this weekend.
This weekend will be our first installment of "I DO?" Our series on marriage, mating, and making the best out of life... Bring someone with you to the weekend services.
Don't forget your mom this weekend... Mothers are honored this weekend, so give them a big hug. They deserve it!!!
Day Off...
Our offices are closed on Friday's now. We have decided that all our staff needs to take off on Friday. They work Mon-Thurs and most on Sat. and All on Sunday. If you try the church phones on Friday and get no answer, this is why.
Speaking of a day off, what day do you disengage... Change your routine... Spend time doing something different? This is part of rhythm... Make sure you do this, you will be better at what you do!
Since I am off, I should end this post! Later...
Speaking of a day off, what day do you disengage... Change your routine... Spend time doing something different? This is part of rhythm... Make sure you do this, you will be better at what you do!
Since I am off, I should end this post! Later...
Step Out...
We are finishing up a series we titled "Became" this week. God became one of us, so we could become all He created us to be. I have to ask myself daily... How am I doing? Am I reaching for my potential or am I being passive in my day. Becoming something takes hard work, relationships, and commitment. Constant mindfulness of where we are. Are you becoming? If not, what is holding you back?
On the flip side of this I have to ask myself... Am I stepping out like Jesus did to help others become all they can be? This is even harder, because it takes time, money, and effort to do this. When you step out, you risk everything... Resources, relationships, and reputation. People misunderstand you. You step in the deep water first, so others can see God work through you. I know every time I get ready to step out and do something God is asking, it is hard. As our church grows the stakes become higher. The risk are harder to take aren't they? More people are involved and more stuff is at risk... However, God is faithful and I pray that I would be the kind of leader and Barefoot would be the kind of church to step out, so others can step in.
On the flip side of this I have to ask myself... Am I stepping out like Jesus did to help others become all they can be? This is even harder, because it takes time, money, and effort to do this. When you step out, you risk everything... Resources, relationships, and reputation. People misunderstand you. You step in the deep water first, so others can see God work through you. I know every time I get ready to step out and do something God is asking, it is hard. As our church grows the stakes become higher. The risk are harder to take aren't they? More people are involved and more stuff is at risk... However, God is faithful and I pray that I would be the kind of leader and Barefoot would be the kind of church to step out, so others can step in.
B3 - C3 - and Ed Young
This weekend has lots of potential.
1) B3 - "Beach Baptism Bash" at 7:00 p.m. on the beach. We are baptizing over 70 people on the beach tomorrow evening. You don't want to miss this event. It will be one to remember as people profess Christ as their Savior.
2) C3 - Lots of pastors and church teams in town for the c3 conference on Monday. I love to watch leaders pour into other leaders. This will be huge. I am excited about the number of people we have from our church attending. It will be a time of refreshment and encouragement for all of us. Thanks to the Fellowship team for being here with us this weekend!
3) Ed Young will be bringing it in all three of our services tomorrow. 9a.m.----11a.m.----& 6p.m. ... We are glad to have Ed with us this weekend. He has been a huge influence in my life as a communicator and a huge influence in the life of Barefoot as we are getting off the ground.
Hope to see everyone tomorrow and Monday... This is going to be two great days!!!
1) B3 - "Beach Baptism Bash" at 7:00 p.m. on the beach. We are baptizing over 70 people on the beach tomorrow evening. You don't want to miss this event. It will be one to remember as people profess Christ as their Savior.
2) C3 - Lots of pastors and church teams in town for the c3 conference on Monday. I love to watch leaders pour into other leaders. This will be huge. I am excited about the number of people we have from our church attending. It will be a time of refreshment and encouragement for all of us. Thanks to the Fellowship team for being here with us this weekend!
3) Ed Young will be bringing it in all three of our services tomorrow. 9a.m.----11a.m.----& 6p.m. ... We are glad to have Ed with us this weekend. He has been a huge influence in my life as a communicator and a huge influence in the life of Barefoot as we are getting off the ground.
Hope to see everyone tomorrow and Monday... This is going to be two great days!!!
This Week Lots going On
We will have lots going on this week.
1) Spring cleaning... If you can lend a few hours, a day or whatever, come on by monday afternoon and the following days this week. We have lots to do.
2) Thank you to all who serve each week... You are making a difference.
3) Wow! We had a good response yesterday with people wanting to serve. Thanks to all of you who took the step to get in the game... We can't wait to see how God uses you on this team.
4) Ed Young Jr. will be here next weekend. He will be preaching all three Sunday services. You don't want to miss this... He will challenge, encourage, and inspire your socks off. Get to the services early... We are expecting a crowd!
5) We are hosting the C3 Conference on Monday April 28th... If you are a Barefooter and would like to attend, please contact Regena at the church. If you are a church leader and would like to bring your team, go here to sign up.
6) Busy week ahead of us... However, I can't wait to work around our people this week. It thrills my heart working along side of those who are committed to Christ and the local Church.
7) "Beach Baptism Bash"... This coming Sunday at 7 p.m. ... You don't want to miss this either... It is going to be a huge celebration with hundreds of people.
1) Spring cleaning... If you can lend a few hours, a day or whatever, come on by monday afternoon and the following days this week. We have lots to do.
2) Thank you to all who serve each week... You are making a difference.
3) Wow! We had a good response yesterday with people wanting to serve. Thanks to all of you who took the step to get in the game... We can't wait to see how God uses you on this team.
4) Ed Young Jr. will be here next weekend. He will be preaching all three Sunday services. You don't want to miss this... He will challenge, encourage, and inspire your socks off. Get to the services early... We are expecting a crowd!
5) We are hosting the C3 Conference on Monday April 28th... If you are a Barefooter and would like to attend, please contact Regena at the church. If you are a church leader and would like to bring your team, go here to sign up.
6) Busy week ahead of us... However, I can't wait to work around our people this week. It thrills my heart working along side of those who are committed to Christ and the local Church.
7) "Beach Baptism Bash"... This coming Sunday at 7 p.m. ... You don't want to miss this either... It is going to be a huge celebration with hundreds of people.
The Weekend is Here...
Wow!!! That is what I want to say about the volunteer celebration last night. We had Fun. There is nothing like hanging out with those you love. Thanks to all of you for your service.
We are geared up for the weekend services. We are going to learn something about going up the staircase of life that many of us hardly ever think about.
I think this will be one of those "AH-Ha" moments for some of us.
Hope to see you there at 9a.m, 11a.m., or 6p.m. ... Oh yeah, we are having a big hotdog cookout at 5:30 p.m. ... Find somebody and bring them with you!!!
We are geared up for the weekend services. We are going to learn something about going up the staircase of life that many of us hardly ever think about.
I think this will be one of those "AH-Ha" moments for some of us.
Hope to see you there at 9a.m, 11a.m., or 6p.m. ... Oh yeah, we are having a big hotdog cookout at 5:30 p.m. ... Find somebody and bring them with you!!!
Tonight is Yours...
Tonight at 7 p.m. is volunteer appreciation night at Barefoot.
If you volunteer at Barefoot in any capacity we would love for you and your family to join us tonight in the worship center. This will be a time of celebration and fun together. God has done some amazing things this past year and you were a part of that. So come out tonight and celebrate with us.
We will have ice cream... Blue Bell of course, music, fun for the family, and some cool stuff for each of you. Hope to see you there... There is nothing like spending time with those you love and do Kingdom work with.
Big news came in yesterday... More on this later.
If you volunteer at Barefoot in any capacity we would love for you and your family to join us tonight in the worship center. This will be a time of celebration and fun together. God has done some amazing things this past year and you were a part of that. So come out tonight and celebrate with us.
We will have ice cream... Blue Bell of course, music, fun for the family, and some cool stuff for each of you. Hope to see you there... There is nothing like spending time with those you love and do Kingdom work with.
Big news came in yesterday... More on this later.
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