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C3 - Revisited

C3 - What a phenomenal conference! The past several days have seen one of, if not the greatest movement of God in the history of Fellowship Church.

Men and women of faith from all over the world converged on our Grapevine campus for three days of preaching and teaching from some of the world's greatest communicators and leaders. And it all culminated Friday night with a moving altar call from Bishop T.D. Jakes. 

As he prayed that night, hundreds of people flooded the altar, repenting and crying, praying and praising. And at our Miami campus, over 40 came down front to confess their need for Christ! We had so many people show up Friday night that we filled the auditorium, the lobby and three overflow rooms. (Arena next year? It's a thought.)

C3 was unlike any conference I've ever been a part of. And one of the keys was Diversity. Diversity. Diversity. We had people from every background; from Pentecostals to Baptists, Bible church goers to the non-denominationalists. Barriers were broken and walls were torn down as the Body of Christ came together as one.

And most importantly, C3 was a conference about impartation more than it was information. It was about the living, breathing Trinity - the Father, Son and Holy Spirit - coming live and in technicolor for so many people to see.
 
If you missed it, I encourage you to order the DVDs here. Because what you will see and hear will transform not only your life today, but for years to come!

C3 2009 - Day 1, Night 2

What an amazing day of worship and teaching! The House was packed once again. Thanks to Bil, Jentezen, Ben and Craig. It's going to take weeks to pick up everything you guys put down.

And tonight was another great reminder of the power of God's hand in the House! What an inspiration to see so many gather together in the middle of the week to worship God and praise him with one voice. 

I can't wait to see what happens tomorrow. I hope to see you here!

C3 2009 - Night One

What an amazing opening night! My friend, Jentezen Franklin, who can shuck the corn like no one else, reminded us that we don't have to see eye to eye on everything. We never will. What we need to do is see each other through mercy. Thank you, Jentezen, for that message.

And Christine Caine brought us a powerful reminder of God's passion for the lost - the same passion we need in today's Church. What a tone for the rest of C3!

Be at Fellowship Church for another great C3 Night tomorrow! I promise you will not be disappointed.

C3 2009 is here!

Tonight, we kick off C3 2009! And over the next few days, I'm going to be updating my blog and Twitter with quotes, one-liners and maybe even a few pictures from back stage and everywhere else I go.

I'll also be keeping up with what the blogging world is saying about the conference. Ty Bean from Cowboy Junction Church posted this yesterday.

So if you have a blog, Twitter or Facebook page, let people know what you're experiencing (on Twitter, use the hash tag #C309). And help us get the word out about C3!

It's not every day...

... you get to hold an alligator!

Saturday Morning with the Idiot's Guide

I shot this during the Crazy Pill series. It's just a snapshot of a typical Saturday morning when I'm preaching.

The "Golden Crab" Award

Congratulations Tianne Moon, Spiritual Development Coordinator and winner of the coveted Golden Crab Award!

Jimmy York 1975-2009

This past weekend, Fellowship Church lost a great friend and an amazing Christian man. Jimmy York died just before midnight on Saturday. He was 33 years old.

Those of us who knew Jimmy knew him as a man of integrity, humility, humor and generosity. He was a true reflection of Christ in our church. A husband, father, leader and friend, Jimmy was always willing to reach out to help anyone who needed it. It was his calling in life. And since 1999, Jimmy fulfilled that call here with us at Fellowship.

He will truly be missed by so many. Please join Lisa, me and the entire Fellowship family in lifting up his wife and his two young sons in prayer. The road they face ahead is rough. But we hold fast to the truth that Jesus Christ, who will lead them through, is full of grace and strength.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Lunch with Emerson Fittipaldi

His achievements include:

    Two-time Formula One (F1) World Champion (1972 and 1974)
    IndyCar World Series Champion
    Two-time Indianapolis 500 Champion (1989 and 1993)
    
If anyone could justify saying, "Look at me," Emerson Fittipaldi could. But this racing legend and world-renown businessman doesn't want to advertise himself. What he loves to talk about are his love for God and his devotion to his family. He simply wants to do life the way Jesus Christ wants him to do it! And as a member of Fellowship Church Miami, Emerson is making that known to so many others.

I got a chance to have lunch with Emerson today. And to watch this man, who has accomplished so much, interact with his family and others was amazing. Despite all the acclaim and international press he has received, Emerson realizes that there is so much more to life. What an example for today's world of "look at me now" people! And what a witness of humility in Christ.

And as we climbed into his 500 horsepower, specially designed 2008 Indy 500 pace car, all I could think was that he is truly one of the most caring, humble and kind-hearted gentlemen I have met. (Of course, I couldn't wait to see what this car could do at an undisclosed speed, either!)