I know I haven’t posted much as of late. It’s been a busy start to 2012 for me and blogging has dropped lower on the priority list. Something about working on a doctoral dissertation that takes up a lot of one’s free time. Nevertheless…
The Arrington Family did get away this past Saturday to enjoy a little football. You know, the game where players actually spend most of the time kicking the ball with their feet? That’s the one. Well, it was the grand opening of BBVA Compass Stadium and we happened to score some tickets to the game. It was a blast. Here’s a pic after the Dynamo beat D.C. United 1-0.
This Sunday finished a giving campaign (entitled ‘Everyone’) at my church. This video was shown at all our campuses today to help inspire the congregants on how to be led by the Spirit in giving sacrificially. All I have to say is…you’re welcome.
It’s official: As of today I am the Lead Pastor of Redemption Church Houston. While the last 14 years at Clear Creek Community Church have been wonderful, my family and I are excited to begin this new chapter in our lives! Redemption Church will be a non-denominational church affiliated with the newly minted Acts 30 Network. We couldn’t possibly be more excited about connecting with the other three churches in this semi-county network.
For those who may miss us, you won’t! Redemption Church has acquired the land directly across Clear Creek Community Church on FM 270. In only two months we will be constructing our first building: a modest 5,000-seat auditorium. This auditorium will be equipped with retina scan offering boxes, 3D video jumbotron that makes the one in Cowboys Stadium look like a Commodore 64 display, and even a lazy river to “tube” your way around the campus in true Texas summer style. Walking is SO overrated!
We’ve known for a long time that this area of Houston needed a different church. Now you’ve got one. Here are a list of just some of the differences with Redemption Church Houston:
All guests get a free t-shirt which humbly says on the front: “I went to Redemption Church Houston”; and on the back: “Your church is now irrelevant.”
I’ll be signing copies of my new book Your Worst Life Now after each of our 24 morning services. That is if I’m actually going to be in town.
24/7 access to me via email: thisgoesintothetrash@RedemptionHouston.org
Our 4K strategy: “From Kroger to Kilgores to KFC to KidsRUs” will ensure that Redemption Church Houston reaches the 11 people in that .04 square-mile territory.
And so much more.
Again, while I’m incredibly sad to be leaving Clear Creek Community Church, the future is so bright at Redemption Church Houston that in the near future, CCCC will probably become our nursery facilities (if they’re lucky).
For more information you can contact: April Fools’ Day.
Adam Sinnett posted a video by David Ramirez singing powerful song “An Introduction,” about a man trying to find Christ and the frustration encountered in the search both inside and outside the church. I thought I’d share it as well and ask the question: Are you helping others find the door?
Sometimes the church can lose her way. She can get caught up in things that either don’t matter or make her something different than what her Master intended. For example, there are some who believe…
The Church is a Destination.
The Pastor is a Performer.
The People are an Audience.
This view of church reinforces the consumeristic, soul-shrinking spirit of the age. It might even make for large congregations, a good name in the community, and the accolades of other congregations. However, it’s far from what the church should look like when she’s on mission. When on mission…
The Church is a People
The Pastor(s) is an Equipper.
The People are Ministers & Missionaries.
When these are true the church is more apt to be what God intended her to be. She becomes more like a movement of men and women, boys and girls, young and old, rich and poor, sent into the world to share with that world the hope of the world.
So, one way you can discover if you’re about the mission of Christ or something else is by asking a simple question: How do you see your church, your pastor, and yourself?
It’s official: 
For those who may miss us, you won’t! Redemption Church has acquired the land directly across Clear Creek Community Church on FM 270. In only two months we will be constructing our first building: a modest 5,000-seat auditorium. This auditorium will be equipped with retina scan offering boxes, 3D video jumbotron that makes the one in Cowboys Stadium look like a Commodore 64 display, and even a lazy river to “tube” your way around the campus in true Texas summer style. Walking is SO overrated!
