Great Blog

I found this post on a cool blog called “Letters From Camp Crusty.” It is the coolest post I have seen on a blog in a long time. It sums up the way I feel about ministry in general. I worry I could become someone like the “Pastor” in the story. I hope that if I ever do, someone comes along and smacks me upside the head!

We talked this weekend at CCC about speaking the truth in love. It is a great topic for churches! I pray that that is one of the things that Waterfront is known for. We want to be a church that loves God and people well.

Dessert night!

Last Saturday we had a great dessert night up in Lake Barrington at the Bartz’ house. Aaron and Danelle truly have the gift of hospitality! There was some great worship, testimony, and fellowship. And, of course, great desserts!!!!

It feels like we are becoming a “church” or maybe better said, THE “church” more and more as we continue to meet together. God is doing amazing things at Waterfront already!

Beta Website

I’m working on a beta version for the new Waterfront website, here’s a sneak peek.

It’s just a beta right now, but give me some feedback!

Video, part 2

Here is round 2 of the video series “Generosity Conversations” for you to enjoy.

Time of transition

I am entering into my last week here at CCC. It has been the most amazing 7+ years of my life. It has been a time of joy, growth, and trusting God. Most of my best friends are here, either having met them here, or having dragged them here! I baptised my mom and dad, my oldest daughter, my sister, and many neighbors, friends, and small group members. I have led a small group most of the time I have been here. I have been on 2 missions trips. I have served as a volunteer, leader, coach, non-paid staff, part-time staff, and full-time staff. I learned almost everything I know about ministry here. But, here’s the most amazing part…………….

I didn’t want to come here in the first place.

Back in 2001, I was actively and happily serving at Ginger Creek Community Church. It is, and was, a great church, and the place I found Christ. But, somewhere along the line, God began calling me out, and calling me to a “new thing” so to speak. So, after much prayer, conversation, and wise counsel, we obeyed God and looked for a church here in Romeoville. We had so many friends at Ginger Creek, (many of which are still friends), and we were so comfortable, it just didn’t make sense why God would call us out like that. But it does now!

So, 7+ years later, here we are again. Many are doing some serious head-scratching over our decision to leave CCC and help launch Waterfront, and we are a little, too. But, now we have the faith-boosting help of a track record with God. I guess you could say that He is batting 1000. in the big decision department! So, thanks CCC, we love you, and pray that the blessings continue, and Schaumburg, here we come!

Legendary indeed!

Wow, so we just got back from our trip to Iowa to meet with Wade Goeke, and it was truly amazing! We toured the facility where he makes all the Chandler products, talked shop, and hung out all night. He has a million stories, and it is wonderful to know a guy so excellent at what he does and yet is so grounded. He is a great guy to know!

Visiting a legend……

Well, today I’m off to the water logged state of Iowa to literally hang with a legend! His name is Wade Goeke and he is the owner/designer/mad scientist that is Chandler Limited.

I’m going with Ian and Aaron, my two recording buddies. We met Wade at AES last October, and he is the coolest, most unassuming genius I’ve ever met, well, except for Ian and Aaron, that is! Wade has designed products that are literally in the finest studios in the world, and in mine as well : ) It is a rare opportunity to spend time with a legendary person on his “home turf” and water logged or not, it will be amazing!

I’m Back!

Where have I been? In Estes Park, Colorado. Literally, God’s country! We took a much needed family vacation and went camping. Yes, in a tent. It was awesome! The Rocky Mountain National Park is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. More to come…..

Here’s my first!

Here is the first video I created with Final Cut Express.

So go easy on me, ok?

But, let me know what U think.

New found respect

I have been making my first forays into video creation. And unlike audio software like Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Reason, I am back to square one as far as knowing what the heck I’m doing! I am attempting to use Final Cut Express 4. It is a deep program, but it is very non-intuitive as far as I’m concerned. I’m used to doing complicated tasks quickly in software, and it’s tough to fumble around!

I have nothing but respect for experts like Tom and TJ at CCC who make this stuff look easy.

It’s not.