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Re: Agree or Disagree

B.CooP* — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:52:44 -0000

Great thoughts... i think the majority answer here is that you 'AGREE"....

That being said... then why should churches care about environments... guest services... etc??? Why would they be attentive to anything but standing up and preaching from the Bible?

That is to say... i generally agree with the statement... The problem is i've seen a kid show up for a "Christmas Party" and leave with Salvation. I've seen a family show up b/c their kids got new shoes at school from a local church and then the whole family meets Jesus...

Thanks so much for the thoughtful dialogue.

Still Learning,
B

Re: Hero wk 5 Hosea

B.CooP* — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:11:21 -0000

Thanks for your encouraging words TJ --- praying for you and your team as you lead the next generation towards Christ!

Re: Consider Loving Someone into Lovability

B.CooP* — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:07:18 -0000

What a great word Pastor John - thankful for Christ in you.

Re: On Vision…

B.CooP* — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:08:12 -0000

Well said my friend... i love the tension that you manage in your response...

Any other thoughts on vision out there??

Re: Effective Communication

B.CooP* — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:10:56 -0000

Your vulnerability & transparency is so appreciated. I think if we're honest with ourselves every communicator has to fight the same battle!

Thanks Benjer.

Re: Our Wedding….

B.CooP* — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:33:31 -0000

You can click on the pictures to view the rest of the album.... or just go here:

http://erinsagephotography....

Re: A Ministry Epiphany.

B.CooP* — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:36:15 -0000

Here's a great blog that adds to the heart of this post: http://www.desiringgod.org/...

*Preach Preachers!

Re: J.I. Packer, on Sin

B.CooP* — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:39:39 -0000

1) read up on the doctrine of original sin.
2) God's Word is very clear that post regeneration Christians do continue to experience sin/repentance/sanctification & Galatians speaks specifically about the battle of the old flesh or "DNA" (since you're stuck on the use of that word) & the Spirit.
3) That battle is not just in theory --- the life of Peter would be a great example of a Christian who would continue to experience the sin of the flesh but the victory of the Spirit.
4) I do not understand your motives in continually being confrontational. (i think you should really wrestle with that question. What is it you are trying to prove?)
5) There is much to be done in Uniting the Church & Advancing His Kingdom - Lets move on.

Re: J.I. Packer, on Sin

B.CooP* — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:32:11 -0000

Nicodemus was thinking along those lines too --- Christ explains it flawlessly in John 3

Re: J.I. Packer, on Sin

B.CooP* — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:49:49 -0000

ABSOLUTELY --- Thus the need for REBIRTH.

As God's Word tells us: "Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me..." -Psalm 51:5

Re: It’s Friday - Let’s Chat - ASK ANYTHING FRIDAY!

B.CooP* — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:19:41 -0000

Heard a great quote --- Purity is not obtained in Resistance --- it is obtained in Pursuit --- CHASE THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST.

Re: It’s Friday - Let’s Chat - ASK ANYTHING FRIDAY!

B.CooP* — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:05:07 -0000

For the record --- Im anti-Anonymous posting --- but this question is a good one --- "What happened to the guys?" ---- in short ---- Genesis 3 ---- the fall of man --- We are all sons of Adam. In Gen 3 we see passivity in men introduced and that DNA has transcended generations until today ---

Re: It’s Friday - Let’s Chat - ASK ANYTHING FRIDAY!

B.CooP* — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:03:03 -0000

I like the way that Ryan answered that question... Ultimately "THE ONE" that each of our hearts is drawn to find and pursue can only be satiated in the person of Christ ---

Re: It’s Friday - Let’s Chat - ASK ANYTHING FRIDAY!

B.CooP* — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:02:01 -0000

Narrow your focus on the students that you see having the highest potential ---

Higher Focus = Higher Effectiveness

Re: It’s Friday - Let’s Chat - ASK ANYTHING FRIDAY!

B.CooP* — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:59:59 -0000

Sunday is all about our Sunday services --- our Fuse* team is there to support and serve all the Sunday programs --- (Guest Services/Production/KidSpring/Volunteers/Etc)

Monday -- Admin day -- working hard @ the campus level to follow-up and set-up the wk ahead...

Tuesday -- Long-range creativity (4wks out is the wk we'll be working towards) in the morning & HS Fuse* in the afternoon.

Wed --- Team starts the day w/ a critique of the program the night before --- we tweak anything in our program or any volunteer direction that we feel needs to be clarified --- Wed afternoon we reload for MS Fuse*...

Thursday is a half day so we work in the morning towards what we've called "Dreaming" --- This is planning that occurs months for what is coming MONTHS out... -- For me the remainder of the day is working on Sermon prep.

Friday/Saturday --- OFF/Sabbath

Re: Minister like Jesus

B.CooP* — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:46:13 -0000

You should "research it"....

Re: Relax. It Isn’t About You.

B.CooP* — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:14:57 -0000

Trap i've fallen into is trying to work SO HARD TO DO GOD'S WORK... THAT IT KILLS GOD'S WORK IN ME---- Such a pitfall to many... avoid it!

Re: Memorial Day Question—

B.CooP* — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:54:00 -0000

I love the thoughts from everyone --- but to be transparent i get frustrated about the level of hype and pomp i see the church generally give America/Flag/Soldiers/etc compared to the level of intensity that we generally give KING JESUS & HIS MISSION ---

I think we need to see our citizenry in a different lens ---- that every Christian is called to be a citizen of heaven 1st (THIS IS PRIMARY) --- I think there are a lot of self-proclaimed 'Christians' out there who hold a stronger allegiance to America than they do Heaven --- and that's sad...

Re: Ask Anything Friday — Bam

B.CooP* — Sat, 29 May 2010 00:54:11 -0000

1) I have a creativity team that i soundboard my sermons off of 4wks prior to preaching them... they are so helpful in leveraging me...

2) It depends... their gifts... our needs... what season are we in? what season are we growing into? Right now we are blessed with 5 interns in our SM --- Here's a small portion of what they do: Small Group organization & curriculum writing. Volunteer recruitment/interviewing/training/placement. Production & Programming. Facilities Management/Scheduling. Major roles in our summer camp prep & execution.

We have a quarterly vision/training time --- & we have monthly training for new observers!

Re: Ask Anything Friday — Bam

B.CooP* — Sat, 29 May 2010 00:43:31 -0000

I heard Rick Warren say one time that "Leadership is managing disappointment" ---- That is to say --- Anytime a leader says "Yes... i'll meet with you" or "Yes... I'll take that call" or "Yes... I'll respond to that email" --- Anytime a leader says "YES" to anything... that "YES" requires them to say "NO" to 10's or 100's of other things....

My priority as a leader is not so much thinking about whether or not someone is "Worth my time" as much as it is to be obedient in my calling & the Spirit's promptings...

I would NEVER allow someone to establish an entitled attitude and or pattern when it comes to monopolizing your time... But i think it is equally unhealthy to think that everyone we deal with is going to invest into me --- that would be self-centered...

I think that a good tension needs to be had in every leaders life between Investors & Consumers...

I will say that i look for staff members who arent VDP's (Very Draining People) but they are rather VIP's (Very Inspirational People) --- Great question bro ---

Anyone else with insight here?

Re: Ask Anything Friday — Bam

B.CooP* — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:02:34 -0000

College: I grew up in NC --- where EVERYONE IS A TAR HEEL FAN.... but NOT ME! I loved BOBBY HURLEY & the BLUE DEVILS.... I still do --- Go DUKE!

College football = Clemson Tigers for sure...

Re: Ask Anything Friday — Bam

B.CooP* — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:49:13 -0000

1. You're Right...
2. Depends on the amount of people... but i believe i heard 28....
3. Depends on sign-ups again.... 1,100ish & 350ish
4. January 1, 2007 (3 and a half years)
5. I think he started June 2008 (he's coming up on 2yrs)
6. I love meeting Fuse* students friends... (and thx for the encouragement)

Re: Ask Anything Friday — Bam

B.CooP* — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:45:17 -0000

1) My heart is STIRRED when i speak to students --- I will continue to follow my affections.

2) Nope... but i love them.

3) I didn't have enough bling on my neck to pull off that line w/ the integrity that it would need.

Re: Ask Anything Friday — Bam

B.CooP* — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:07:40 -0000

1) Toughest Thing - There's tons... but i think really understanding the definition of Grace --- That i did nothing to earn it (that's the easier side of the coin) That i can do nothing to repay it (This is so tough to me) --- God has unwarranted --- unrelenting --- GRACE for us.... And He does this to make MUCH OF HIM.... & IN SPITE OF ME.... When i begin to push all of my decisions/choices/motives through this "Grace" Grid --- I realize how many times i am SO FAR OFF in my understanding of GRACE...

2) My 1st thought was to immediately think that your description pretty much describes my relationship with Jesus.... So our response ---- Like the consistent response of Christ ---- Has the potential to change EVERYTHING if we'd stay the course and continue to image bear Christ well in our Word/Deed in spite of their decisions...

3) Sept 25, 2010

4) Pre ..... hmmmm (i'm a college guy for sure) --- BUT ---- I love the Boston Red Sox ----- I love Steve Nash & the Suns ---- I loved Tony Dungy (so i still pull for the Colts)

Re: Agree or Disagree

B.CooP* — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:42:27 -0000

"Let's say they stayed past 21 and every church never had a transition problem. Would we still be upset if they were attending but not being Christ or being on mission regardless of their faithful attendance?"

Love that Question --- Love the heart behind your entire response--- however --- i would push back on the whole idea of not meeting together --- as Hebrews speaks very specifically to us when it says "DO NOT GIVE UP MEETING TOGETHER AS SOME ARE IN THE HABIT OF DOING" ---- However, i dont think that's @ the heart of what you are suggesting ---

Thanks so much for your words--- i think we all need to find a great tension point in what you're saying!