It’s The Zeroes

I’ve been reading the book “Go Big” by Bill Easum and Bil Cornelius to give me some additional inspiration as we move forward with plans for the next phase of growth for our church plant. I had to laugh at one comment that was made in the book. Apparently, Bil C. was having a conversation with Ed Young Jr. of Fellowship Church in Grapevine. As the two were comparing notes, Young told Cornelius “Bil, I have the same problems as you. It’s just that there are more zeroes on the end of mine!” Interesting indeed!

I talked to a church planting friend of mine who’s a few steps ahead of me further north in Colorado. Great guy. He just signed a 1.3 million dollar loan for his church for the first phase of their building project. His church numbers 300 at current and meets in a school much like ours does. Talk about a faith building experience. I was impressed with his commitment to see the project completed. God directed him to some land and they got it at below market value several years ago and now, he’s building! There’s hope!!

Music wise, I’ve been all over the map. I’m currently listening to the new “Maylene and the Sons of Disaster” album simply titled “II”. My 13 year old son is heavy into this group and had me listen to a country flavored instrumental at the end. These guys are Christians but not of the garden variety you find at the local retail outlet. Dallas Taylor who fronts this band is very up front about his struggles and the realness of his faith. They play at clubs and secular spots all over the country. They have a great field to reach. I was impressed with this guy and his friends from the moment they befriended my son at a local club where they played. They noted my kid was only 12 at the time and wondered what he was doing there. They were impressed when he rattled off their music and then spent the next few minutes teaching him some riffs from his favorite songs. (he plays guitar). Cool guys. Some of the stuff here is quite loud but I enjoy them. Knowing them makes it even better. These are the type of guys you want to hang with on a porch somewhere in Alabama with catfish frying, cornbread cooking, and a HUGE jug of sweet tea on ice!

For those of you checking out my other blog, “The Productive Pastor”, it’s been a busy week, I’ll add some new stuff there very, very soon!