Wow...

Just back in the room after the close of the Unleash Conference... what a day. Awesome experience. Awesome venue. Awesome people. Awesome message from their Senior Pastor Perry Noble.

Every now and then it is refreshing to be able to step away from what you know, work in, and are comfortable in, and listen to some new voices. Voices that reinforce, in a powerful way, what we know to be true.

The main sessions are available online (click the Unleash Conference link above. They are worth your time- trust me on this one.

Hal Hunter

Road Trip...

David Bass and I are in Anderson, SC for the Unleash Conference at NewSpring Church.

This has been a terrific experience already. When we arrived for early check-in we were met by what seemed like a hundred volunteer workers at the Greenville venue (NewSpring has three campuses, in Anderson, Greenville and Florence). 100 volunteers. On a workday. All in their 20's and 30's- not retirees. All eager and enthusiastic to greet and accommodate their guests. And this is not the main event venue- just an early arrival check-in the day before the conference.

We were told- go anywhere, open any door, check it all out. And everywhere we went there were people anxious to answer questions and proud of what they are able to accomplish for Jesus in their town.

I want to bottle some of what they're drinkin...

Hal Hunter

Another word on worship from Louie Giglio...

"He's seeking you so you can know just how amazing He is. He's seeking you so you can know what you're created to do. He's seeking you so you can find Him and value Him with all your heart. He's seeking you because He is God...and He knows you can't live without Him. That, my friend, explains a ton of stuff for us. For one, it explains why you worship and why you're so good at it. It's why the whole world is worshiping even now. And it explains why Jesus willingly came. He came to connect us to God and awaken us to the possibility of centering our worship on who and what matter most...forever."

Rick Painter
Worship Arts Pastor

Another "Word on Worship" from Louie Giglio

"Every last one of us has been created with a searching soul. That's why it's comforting to know God is seeking you, too."

Rick Painter
Worship Arts Pastor

A New Series...

Pastor Ken is finished with "The Eleventh Hour and will begin a new series, "3-1-6." Let's listen to him explain a little about the new series.

Remember, if you have missed any of Pastor Ken's previous messages, they are online, both audio (since May, 2007) and video (since January, 2009).

A new tool... or is it a new toy?

Guys are into toys and technology. But, so is our whole society. So, we have a new toy, or as we prefer to think of it- a new tool to reach people and get them engaged.

Beginning this week, we will ambush Pastor Ken and the other staff members and ask them to contribute a thought or two- check back often for the latest updates.

Hal Hunter

Louie Giglio on worship...

I'll be sharing some words from Louie Giglio on worship each week.

"You, my friend...are a worshiper! There, I said it. Everyday, all day long, in every place, you worship. It's what you do. We are all worshipers, created to bring pleasure and honor to the God who made us. You may not consider yourself a "worshiping" kind of person, but you cannot help but worship...something. It's what you were made to do. Should for some reason choose not to give God what He desires, you'll worship anyway - simply exchanging the Creator for something He has created."

Today, focus your worship on the only One who is worthy.


Rick Painter
Worship Arts Pastor