A new church starting?

There are several 20 somethings that I have been talking with that all seem to have the same vision of church… coincidence? Probably not. So, we are going to gather on Sunday night, Nov 30 at 7 pm to discuss these ideas. The meeting place has been established, but I do not have the address yet. But if you are interested in coming, please get a hold of me to find out the location. It is in Des Moines near the downtown area, FYI.

There are several other groups/LTGs/churches being started. God is working. He is faithful. Praise Him for His church and His willingness to let us be a part of it!

Have a fantastic Thanksgiving!

The commonplace network is born!

If you are a part of the commonplace starting team, please check you email for an extensive update about what is going on in commonplace. I thank God for each of you in the network and look forward to what He has planned! May God bless your new ministry!

Lots and lots of info

First off, this past sunday held some great discussion. So thank you all for reading, thinking, and allowing God to challenge you and your current thoughts about church, ministry, life, etc. Being in a place of challenge and confusion and opening yourself up to the unknown is a scary place… but being there is a great place in order to see God for who He really is, and putting all of your trust in Him during this is life changing. So keep up the uncomfortable… keep up the challenging of yourself… and keep up trusting that God has your plan ready to go. Because He does.

Secondly, The Wiemann’s have very graciously offered to have group at their house this coming Sunday at 11:45 and to have brunch for everyone who can make it. Julie said to not worry about bringing anything, but that won’t stop me. If you’d like to bring something to share, please contact Julie (via email, probably) and ask her what would work. If you can’t make the 11:45 meeting and still would like to come to 4:30, please let me know. I will plan on having a 4:30 meeting unless no one will be there!

Third, I love all of you guys and gals! I really do. You challenge me, convict me, hold me accountable… I have really enjoyed the past several weeks!

Fourth, be in prayer about what God is asking us to do once the book is complete. I will not be “making a plan” and am looking to everyone to be listening to God for this. He has the plan already… let’s be listening for it!