SWITCHFOOT...

So if you are like me [bald and Italian :) ] you probably like the band Switchfoot. And if that is true you also know that they have a new albun due out in December. Well joy to the world they have released a track off the up and coming disk! If you want to take a sample of it or simply buy it go to itunes and check it! It rocks by the way!

Emergent Influencers...

Here is an interesting map of emergent influencers. It shows where a number of the "BIG NAMES" in the emergent church movement are from. I thought it was a bit interesting to see, but I think that there are a number of people that are missing.

See for yourself! EMERGENTMAP

Interesting Article in the LA Times...

Thanks to Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church in Seattle for this article. It is about the founder of the Calvary Chapel movement Chuck Smith and his son Chuck Smith Jr. It has to do with how they differ in there theology and how that difference is now coming out in the way they are both pastoring church's in California. It is rich with story that to me is very powerful not only as a pastor, but as a pastor with a little baby girl. Anyways, love your thoughts!

Here is the article: LATIMES

Jesus Camp...

Has anyone heard of this? I think I'm scared! I'd love to hear your thoughts...

Watch the trailer by clicking... here or visiting here... And then weigh-in and tell me what you think -- of the movie, of the reality it attempts to represent, or anything else that comes to mind. This should be interesting.

Brian McLaren in the Washington Post...

Here is an interesting article on one of the profs I had at Mars Hill Graduate School. His name is Brian McLaren and I loved his classes. I even went out one night after class and had a pint with him and discussed ministry and theology. He was named one of the countries top 100 most influencial people in Time magazine. I find it so interesting how people either completely love this guy and his teaching or they truly hate him and think he is crazy! I think that is what I love about him. He is very smart and creative and stimulating that he really makes you think! He was also one of the most humble and teachalbe teachers I ever encountered. Anyways, thought this was an interesting article on him.

Click here to read it... McLaren Article

WARNING! EXTREME CUTIE PIE FACTOR!

WHISTLER BC 2006

GLADY'S FIRST ROAD TRIP!

GLADY AND JEN WENT RIVER RAFTING!

WE HIKED TO A BEAUTIFUL WATERFALL!

Doin' the Puyallup!

JEN AND GLADY TAKING A BREAK FROM THE FAIR!

GLADY HAS HER COWGIRL BOOTS AND HER GIRAFFE SWEATER ON READY TO GO!

Installation...

Well it is almost here. Tomorrow morning I will be officially installed as one of the new pastors at Calvary Chapel Seattle. What exactly is the "installation process" you might ask? Well it is much like vows and/or promises that occur in a wedding only with regards to ministry and calling. In a sense it is me declaring and confirming my call to love, serve, and pastor those who would call Calvary there home - specifically in the areas of youth/young adults and counseling/congregational care. Basically tomorrow Jen, Glady, and I get to go to our new church together and then starting this next week it's go time! Please continue to pray for us as we step into this new community!

Here are the promises/vows I will be responding to tomorrow at Calvary...

Installation Promises & Vows...

+ I affirm that God has prepared me for and called me to be pastor of Calvary Chapel.

+ I promise to pray for the church and to seek God’s wisdom in leading this congregation.

+ I promise to teach and to do the Word of God, being faithful to the truth in the Scriptures.

+ I promise to uphold God’s concern for the lost and the impoverished.

+ I commit myself to work with and to serve the appointed leadership of this church, and to faithfully shepherd the members of this congregation.

+ I vow to be open to the leading of God’s Spirit and to foster an environment in which the Spirit is free to work.


Have a great Sunday everyone! I love you all!

Oh, and stay tuned for some more "Glady Pic's!"