Annual Fight Night Food Drive!
Here’s the Rules and Regulations Video we did:
And here’s some photos!
Book 1: Here
Book 2: Here
What a great night!
-jordan
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Riding Carpets
Published September 2, 2011 Uncategorized 1 CommentTags: Aladdin, devotion, devotional, Disney, illustration, New, sermon, Walt, Whole, world
In the movie Aladdin there is a scene where princess Jasmine gets on Aladdin’s carpet to take a tour of the city while singing the classic song “A Whole New World”…
It’s delightful.
Jasmine puts her faith in Aladdin as she takes his hand to step on the carpet.
“Do you trust me?”
She’s nervous, a little uneasy, and frightful about what is going to take place but none the less she believes Aladdin has the ability to give her a life better than the one that has been built for her.
“Do you trust me?”
Ever get to a place where you feel uneasy? Restless? Not sure about what is going to happen next? Do you want a life that is different than the one that has been built for you?
Doubt will keep you encapsulated in our man made prisons (think what would have happened if Jasmine wouldn’t have gone with Aladdin…) while faith will push you to experience “a whole new world”.
“As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:1-10
“Do you trust Him?”
Go ahead. Put your faith in Christ. Step on the carpet, experience a whole new world, and let the King of Kings help you experience and achieve what you cannot do on your own.
-jordan
What Do You Do?
Published August 29, 2011 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: church, discipleship, encouragement, leadership, leadership principles, ministry, spiritual discipline
Here’s a glimpse at my life right now. Schedules always change so be willing to adapt as goals only last for a season until they come to completion. Always be a student, push yourself to new limits and be flexible!
Need to get organized? Let me know. It’s what I do!
Current Goals:
- Athletic: Tough Mudder
- Mental: Completion of Master of Arts in Ministry Studies
- Spiritual: Continual Development of Preaching and Teaching (Youth and Adult) while developing more spiritual direction for others.
- Family: Date my Daughter. Let my wife excel in her piano studio
Sunday (Time, Place, Notes)
- 7:30 am Church – If on worship team
- 8:30 am Church – If not on worship team
- 9:00 am Sunday School
- 10:00 am Church Service
- 12:30 pm Sunday Lunch
- 3:00 pm Velocity Sunday prep
- 4:00 pm Velocity Worship Band Practice
- 5:00 pm Velocity Staff Meeting
- 5:30 pm Velocity
- 9:30 pm Home
Monday
- 6:00 am Morning Run
- 7:00 am Shower and Day Preparation
- 8:00 am Family Breakfast
- 9:00 am Church Office
- Noon Lunch
- 1:00 pm Church Office
- 3:00 pm Afternoon Workout
- 4:00 pm Home
- 5:00 pm Family Dinner
- 6:00 pm Daddy/Daughter Date Night (Bethany @ Piano Lessons)
- 8:00 pm Seminary/Church Work
Tuesday
- 6:00 am Morning Workout
- 7:00 am Shower and Day Preparation
- 8:00 am Family Breakfast
- 9:00 am Church Office
- Noon Lunch
- 1:00 pm Church Office
- 5:00 pm Family Dinner
- 6:30 pm Life Groups (small groups)
- 8:30 pm Seminary/Church Work
Wednesday
- 6:00 am Morning Run
- 7:00 am Shower and Day Preparation
- 8:00 am Family Breakfast
- 9:00 am Church Office
- Noon Lunch
- 1:00 pm Church Office
- 3:30 pm Afternoon Workout
- 4:30 pm Home
- 5:00 pm Family Dinner
- 6:00 pm Daddy/Daughter Date Night (Bethany @ Piano Lessons)
- 8:00 pm Seminary/Church Work
Thursday
- 6:00 am Morning Workout
- 7:00 am Shower and Day Preparation
- 8:00 am Family Breakfast
- 9:00 am Church Office
- Noon Lunch
- 1:00 pm Church Office
- 5:00 pm Family Dinner
- 6:30 pm Daddy/Daughter Time – Bethany Choir Practice
- 7:30 pm Worship Practice (Either Bethany or I on team)
- 9:00 pm Seminary/Church Work
Friday
- 6:00 am Morning Run
- 7:00 am Shower and Day Preparation
- 8:00 am Family Breakfast
- 9:00 am Church Office
- Noon Lunch
- 1:00 pm Home Office
- 4:00 pm Afternoon Workout
- 5:00 pm Family Dinner
- 6:00 pm Evening Activities (Various)
Saturday
- 6:00 am Long Run
- 8:00 am Saturday Activities (Various)
What about you?
-jordan
Current Readings and Areas of Study
Published August 21, 2011 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Bible, church, Elders, emergent, Gene Getz, Gordon MacDonald, Joshua, Kevin DeYoung, leaders, leadership, pastor, Ted Kluck
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Elders and Leaders: Gene Getz
“Getz believes that few understand the biblical pattern for church leadership. He has written Elders and Leaders to unravel the mystery and alleviate the confusion surrounding this critical topic.“
Who Stole My Church?: Gordon MacDonald
“MacDonald creates a cast of church members in their 50s, 60s and 70s who meet each week to discuss where their church has been, is now and should go in the future. All I know is that someone stole my church and I’d like to get it back, says one. MacDonald delves into the feelings of the older generation as they watch new leadership take over, see changes in music and use of technology, and begin to wonder how they will fit in. He challenges their understanding of what the church is, then looks at the early church and the modern church and the many cultural influences that transform Christian spirituality.“
Why We’re Not Emergent (By Two Guys Who Should Be): Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck
“Kevin and Ted are two guys who, demographically, should be all over this movement. But they’re not. And Why We’re Not Emergent gives you the solid reasons why. From both a theological and an on-the-street perspective, Kevin and Ted diagnose the emerging church. They pull apart interviews, articles, books, and blogs, helping you see for yourself what it’s all about.“
Joshua: The Bible (God)
“The Book of Joshua provides an overview of the military campaigns to conquer the land area that God had promised. Following the exodus from Egypt and the subsequent forty years of the wilderness wanderings, the newly-formed nation is now poised to enter the Promised Land, conquer the inhabitants, and occupy the territory. The overview that we have here gives abbreviated and selective details of many of the battles and the manner in which the land was not only conquered, but how it was divided into tribal areas.“
What are you reading?
-jordan
Football Time
Published August 20, 2011 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: church, fantasy football
This post is specifically for people who like football (fantasy that is). (Hint: It’s a great way to connect with some awesome dudes!) Here’s my team for this year:
Starters:
QB – Ben Roethlisberger (PIT)
WR – Reggie Wayne (IND)
WR – Mike Wallace (PIT)
WR – Percy Harvin (MIN)
RB – DeAngelo Williams (CAR)
RB – Ray Rice (BAL)
TE – Vernon Davis (SF)
W/R – Steven Jackson (STL)
K – Mason Crosby (GB)
Defense – Pittsburg
Bench
Q – Joe Flacco (BAL)
WR – Chad Ochocinco (NE)
WR – Hines Ward (PIT)
RB – Joseph Addai (IND)
RB – Fred Jackson (BUF)
RB – Mark Ingram (NO)
TE – Jimmy Graham (NO)
You playing this year? Who ya got?
Blessings,
jordan
Penny Prayer Illustration
Published August 17, 2011 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: church, discipleship, encouragement, illustrations, leadership, ministry, prayer, youth ministry, youth ministry tools
Blessings to you!
-jordan
Boogity Boogity
Published August 8, 2011 Uncategorized 1 CommentTags: best, Joe Nelms, Nascar, Nashviille, Nationwide, prayer
It looks like Joe pastors a small church in Tennessee. I wonder how many visitors they get now a days?
What do you think of his prayer? Was it right, wrong, or are you not sure?
-jordan
What will we do?
-jordan
My little girl is getting bigger! We’s a few videos from our family.
You learn a lot about faith by being a father.
-jordan
SOS Weekend
Published June 22, 2011 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Bethel College, Devan Adams, Faith, God, intern, Summer of Service, youth ministry
Our Velocity team had a great weekend with our young people. My intern Devan wrote about the experience with our young people. I wanted to share it with everyone so here goes. (NOTE: If you’re in the South Bend area you should team up with Summer of Service. It’s awesome.)
Some stats from the Director (of Summer of Service):
What an amazing experience this past weekend during SOS! With over 270 students, over 70 adult leaders, washing 573 cars, giving away over 3000 bottles of water, providing 8 block parties that loved on hundreds of families, picking up over 20 city blocks of trash, completing around a dozen city work projects, witnessing hundreds of people coming together in the name of Jesus to impact this community it was an overwhelming time of watching God do His thing through people dedicated to following Him! We saw students and adults come to the cross of Jesus for the first time, relationships reconciled through the power of the Holy Spirit, and the love of the Kingdom of God reign in the lives of a very diverse range of students and churches.
Here’s Devan’s Thoughts:
This was my first time going to S.O.S. and I thought that it was an amazing time. With other church camps, the majority of the time was spent focusing on ourselves. This was more about flipping our “i” centered life over and living a life of an “!”. The focus of the camp was to let God work through us to impact others. While in our sessions, Bob Morton spoke directly to problems that we face in our generation. He urged us to start serving others as Christ did so that we can show God’s love and make an impact in our communities.
On Saturday night, after having a session about learning to see ourselves as God sees us, there was a time of prayer. During that time there was a lot of reconciliation that took place. Kids would go talk to other students. Some would talk to their leaders. And some would sit and pray for the strength to talk to those people at home.
The entire S.O.S. experience was one that I have never felt before. The response that we are given from people that we serve shows that this type of service is not normal. The prayer that goes out is that the serving attitude does not end with this weekend, but goes on through the rest of our lives.
Awesome!
-jordan
