When it comes to creativity, I think it's good to borrow ideas from other leaders. I think it's important. But I think it's even more important to give credit where credit is due. So I want to give a quick shout out to my good friend, Craig Groeschel. Every now and then, Craig and I will call or text just to bounce ideas off of one another.
I always say, "God gave you eyes, plagerize." Of course, I don't mean that literally. But I do think we need to look at the ideas from other leaders and use them within our own contexts. Over the next several weeks, I'll be talking more and more about this.
But that's one of the main reasons for CreativePastors.com. I want to help you bring as much creativity to your church as possible. And we're getting more and more leaders to contribute their resources to bring more and more creativity your way. No matter what size your church is; whether it's urban or rural, you'll find ideas that work for you.
And a while back, Craig brought up a phenomenal idea for a series - an idea that became At the Movies at Fellowship Church. For the past month, this series has been one of the most popular series we've ever done.
So thanks for the initial idea, Craig. We took what you had and put it through our own creative filter at Fellowship. And to give you a quick glimpse of the influence it's had, here's a snapshot from our Miami campus last weekend.
Thanks again, Craig. God used you more than you may ever know!
Ed, So glad you and the other pastors of your network listen to one another and learn. 'God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason'. Not sure who originally said that, but it seems many problems this world faces would be helped with just that one thing. God Bless! Sherri
Posted by: sherri rudeen | July 20, 2009 at 02:37 PM
I have used many of Ed's quotes and analogies in my everyday life and always do my best to give credit to "Ed Young, a pastor out of Texas," so much that my friends have become familiar with him even though they've never actually seen him. Anything from "all up in my chili" to my recent favorite "The Hall of Faith."
Posted by: Joseph | July 20, 2009 at 01:21 PM
At SOS Church (www.soschurch.tv), we did a series entitled "God at the Movies" in May of 2008 and it got a great response! Glad to see creativity being used for God and being responded to in such a great way!
Posted by: Amanda | July 20, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Ed, I'm so glad the idea was helpful to you and Fellowship Church. I've learned so much from you it is good to give back.
I actually got the idea for the movie series years ago from Vince Antonucci. It is fun to see effective ideas evolve and be passed along.
Thanks for all you have done for the Church at large!
Posted by: Craig Groeschel | July 20, 2009 at 10:41 AM
I have been to the Miami Campus, I know Derric, Scott,
& Paul, great team down there and AWESOME
to see it sooo packed!! Woohoo.
Posted by: Ma Millan | July 20, 2009 at 09:29 AM