Thursday, May 27, 2010
So Imma try to blog more
So I'm gonna try to blog once a week now, I think its a reasonable goal for myself... Leave some comments and read what I write so I'll be inspired to keep writing and not take 6 months at a time off....
Common Grounds Coffee House
The Vision
1) First and foremost this will function as mainly and solely a coffee house. To be missional >> to give the Germantown/Mt.airy area a free coffee house
>>place for local musicians and artists
>> Safe place for people in Germantown/affordable as well
>> For the community
>> Not going to be marketed as Christian at all
>> But we want people to know that we follow Jesus through our conversations with them and the people they meet there
>> We want deep spiritual conversations to happen naturally and organically
2) Gives people of Calvary a tangible place to be missional.
Instead of always having to try to bring people to church, this provides a place to be missional, to go out among the lost. Go have a cup of coffee and listen to them, find out what the gospel means to them. Gives a perfect example of what it looks like to be missional for people at Calvary and us.
3) Functions as a place for hope Re-Found to meet
-helps give us validity in neighborhood by having no hidden agendas as a coffee house
-but people will trust us and when we let them know about our services and other things, they will feel comfortable, b/c relationships will be developed >> relationships are key today
-helps us reach those who would not come to church
-we are trying to reach a disillusioned generation
-many see no need of a traditional church
4) Creative ministry approaches through our Friday night coffee house
-once a month on a Friday or occasional Saturday nights we will have creative ministry nights to further engage the community in a deeper presentation of the gospel
Examples>> worship nights, movies, creative ministry approaches, doubt nights, dialogue nights, connections with arts community to talk about arts and God
The vision for the site at Wayne Ave is for Hope Re-Found and Calvary as a whole to have a tangible, on-going, relational way to be missional. The vision for a coffee house God placed on the heart of Pastor Andrew and was confirmed by the core members of Hope Re-Found and God working in their hearts. It made sense in terms of an ongoing mission to be a part of. To impact a community, to impact the arts/music community with truth, beauty and goodness, a place for people to go to have deep, meaningful, personal conversations about God with friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Also this will serve as a place to connect with young adults and serve as the new meeting place for Hope Re-Found.
This vision fits the God-given talents and gifting of a lot of the people in Hope Re-Found. This vision has also excited a lot of other people as well, who realize we need new creative, ways to reach people where they are at. It helps connect with people who would normally never be reached on a Sunday morning. In the words of Mark Batterson in the book UnChristian on page 146 says “So why did we build a coffeehouse instead of a church building? Because Jesus didn’t hang out in synagogues. He hung out at wells. Wells weren’t just places to draw water. Wells were natural gathering places in ancient culture. Coffeehouses are postmodern wells. To borrow sociological term, our coffeehouse is a third place where the church and community can cross paths.”
1) First and foremost this will function as mainly and solely a coffee house. To be missional >> to give the Germantown/Mt.airy area a free coffee house
>>place for local musicians and artists
>> Safe place for people in Germantown/affordable as well
>> For the community
>> Not going to be marketed as Christian at all
>> But we want people to know that we follow Jesus through our conversations with them and the people they meet there
>> We want deep spiritual conversations to happen naturally and organically
2) Gives people of Calvary a tangible place to be missional.
Instead of always having to try to bring people to church, this provides a place to be missional, to go out among the lost. Go have a cup of coffee and listen to them, find out what the gospel means to them. Gives a perfect example of what it looks like to be missional for people at Calvary and us.
3) Functions as a place for hope Re-Found to meet
-helps give us validity in neighborhood by having no hidden agendas as a coffee house
-but people will trust us and when we let them know about our services and other things, they will feel comfortable, b/c relationships will be developed >> relationships are key today
-helps us reach those who would not come to church
-we are trying to reach a disillusioned generation
-many see no need of a traditional church
4) Creative ministry approaches through our Friday night coffee house
-once a month on a Friday or occasional Saturday nights we will have creative ministry nights to further engage the community in a deeper presentation of the gospel
Examples>> worship nights, movies, creative ministry approaches, doubt nights, dialogue nights, connections with arts community to talk about arts and God
The vision for the site at Wayne Ave is for Hope Re-Found and Calvary as a whole to have a tangible, on-going, relational way to be missional. The vision for a coffee house God placed on the heart of Pastor Andrew and was confirmed by the core members of Hope Re-Found and God working in their hearts. It made sense in terms of an ongoing mission to be a part of. To impact a community, to impact the arts/music community with truth, beauty and goodness, a place for people to go to have deep, meaningful, personal conversations about God with friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Also this will serve as a place to connect with young adults and serve as the new meeting place for Hope Re-Found.
This vision fits the God-given talents and gifting of a lot of the people in Hope Re-Found. This vision has also excited a lot of other people as well, who realize we need new creative, ways to reach people where they are at. It helps connect with people who would normally never be reached on a Sunday morning. In the words of Mark Batterson in the book UnChristian on page 146 says “So why did we build a coffeehouse instead of a church building? Because Jesus didn’t hang out in synagogues. He hung out at wells. Wells weren’t just places to draw water. Wells were natural gathering places in ancient culture. Coffeehouses are postmodern wells. To borrow sociological term, our coffeehouse is a third place where the church and community can cross paths.”
Big things in Philly
So for this past year now I feel like I have had the privelage to hear bits and pieces of different plans and passions God has laid on so many peoples hearts for the city of Philadelphia.
1) A bunch of my friends from Valley Forge Christian College, you know who you are... who all wanna start churches in Philly.
2) A huge convoy of hope this year in Philly. @ 10 different locations this time, they usually only do 1... And this one is interdenominational... how awesome.... September 25,2010. http://hope4philly.org/
3) The Philly Project by Allison Park church, Jeff Leake and Brad Leach from Detroit, Michigan... check out their video http://vimeo.com/11930369... its pretty hott
... They want to plant a church planting church network in Philly
4) Philadelphia Tabernacle of David http://phillytod.org/ A group that wants to pray for the city and undergird local ministries and churches with prayer.
5) Alan Vincent - a guy who has helped churches all around the world. And God put Philly on his heart
6) Destiny Church http://destinychurchphilly.org/ a chuch plant in port richmond section of Philly
7) Coffee house scene ... I've met quite a few of these people who wanna connect to outsiders through coffee hous venues
8) My small part >> Common Grounds coffee househttp://www.commongroundscoffee.org/
Our small part in the NW section of Philly. We are in for an awesome ride...
1) A bunch of my friends from Valley Forge Christian College, you know who you are... who all wanna start churches in Philly.
2) A huge convoy of hope this year in Philly. @ 10 different locations this time, they usually only do 1... And this one is interdenominational... how awesome.... September 25,2010. http://hope4philly.org/
3) The Philly Project by Allison Park church, Jeff Leake and Brad Leach from Detroit, Michigan... check out their video http://vimeo.com/11930369... its pretty hott
... They want to plant a church planting church network in Philly
4) Philadelphia Tabernacle of David http://phillytod.org/ A group that wants to pray for the city and undergird local ministries and churches with prayer.
5) Alan Vincent - a guy who has helped churches all around the world. And God put Philly on his heart
6) Destiny Church http://destinychurchphilly.org/ a chuch plant in port richmond section of Philly
7) Coffee house scene ... I've met quite a few of these people who wanna connect to outsiders through coffee hous venues
8) My small part >> Common Grounds coffee househttp://www.commongroundscoffee.org/
Our small part in the NW section of Philly. We are in for an awesome ride...
A Greater Song - Paul Baloche
" I see the heavens proclaiming you day after day and I know in my heart, that ther must be a way,.... to sing a greater song to you..." - Greater Song -Paul Baloche
>>>Creation cries out showing the goodnes of God, the greatness of Him. Everyday they bring glory to God and sing a song to Him. How much more should God's people, who are created in His image be singing a greater song than creation. Becuase we are the apex of His creation. Humans should be sining the greatest song to God. A song with our lives. A song by singing through our righteousness, a song through our love, a song by bringing justice to others. A lifesong if you will.
All God's creation is created to bring Him glory. And we see the mountains singing to Him and creation all around us. But the pinnacle of His creation, us, we fail to at times.
If the creation around us can tell people about God, then we should be able to so much more...
>>>Creation cries out showing the goodnes of God, the greatness of Him. Everyday they bring glory to God and sing a song to Him. How much more should God's people, who are created in His image be singing a greater song than creation. Becuase we are the apex of His creation. Humans should be sining the greatest song to God. A song with our lives. A song by singing through our righteousness, a song through our love, a song by bringing justice to others. A lifesong if you will.
All God's creation is created to bring Him glory. And we see the mountains singing to Him and creation all around us. But the pinnacle of His creation, us, we fail to at times.
If the creation around us can tell people about God, then we should be able to so much more...
Been a long time
So......where to start.........
1) I got married...... December 20th, 2009..... the day after a 20 some inch snowstorm.. interesting wedding day... most of the people, except for a few out a staters, surprisingly showed up.... reception was awesome....... so many people that made our wedding happen ... def God don't know how we coulda pulled this out on our own..........Def gotta thank the body of Christ....all our friends and family and Calvary Assembly of God family... from our photpgrapher, wedding cake maker, caterer to everyone else who helped us out free of charge your awesome all of you
2) I'm on staff as a young adults pastor....awesome opportunity to start a young adult ministry and everything..... and I'm a school bus driver too, ironic b/c i've had to drive people around my whole life and hate it lol..... God works in mysterious ways
3) Opening a coffee house ....Common Grounds coffee house www.commongroundscoffee.org
A totally different kind of Christian coffee house... we have no agenda each night and we allow non christian artists to play... we just want the church to meet culture and interact with them... its in Germantown/Mt.Airy section of Philadelphia.....a great arts scene...........and best of all we dont meet in a church basement, we meet in our own place which is totally awesome (thanks to me) jk.... more like God's providence and awesomeness
4)Awesome stuff is happening in Philly and i am so glad to be a part of it.... can't wait to see what God does with common grounds.
5) I added to list of things I wanna do... so far..... plant a bunch of churches in philly, open an actuual coffee shop (business), open a barber shop, open an after school program center, open a tech school,
So still haven't had any time to process graduating over a year ago now, bc my year has been so crazy
1) I got married...... December 20th, 2009..... the day after a 20 some inch snowstorm.. interesting wedding day... most of the people, except for a few out a staters, surprisingly showed up.... reception was awesome....... so many people that made our wedding happen ... def God don't know how we coulda pulled this out on our own..........Def gotta thank the body of Christ....all our friends and family and Calvary Assembly of God family... from our photpgrapher, wedding cake maker, caterer to everyone else who helped us out free of charge your awesome all of you
2) I'm on staff as a young adults pastor....awesome opportunity to start a young adult ministry and everything..... and I'm a school bus driver too, ironic b/c i've had to drive people around my whole life and hate it lol..... God works in mysterious ways
3) Opening a coffee house ....Common Grounds coffee house www.commongroundscoffee.org
A totally different kind of Christian coffee house... we have no agenda each night and we allow non christian artists to play... we just want the church to meet culture and interact with them... its in Germantown/Mt.Airy section of Philadelphia.....a great arts scene...........and best of all we dont meet in a church basement, we meet in our own place which is totally awesome (thanks to me) jk.... more like God's providence and awesomeness
4)Awesome stuff is happening in Philly and i am so glad to be a part of it.... can't wait to see what God does with common grounds.
5) I added to list of things I wanna do... so far..... plant a bunch of churches in philly, open an actuual coffee shop (business), open a barber shop, open an after school program center, open a tech school,
So still haven't had any time to process graduating over a year ago now, bc my year has been so crazy
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