Around the Kingdom

God is doing some great things at Oak Leaf Church, and I’ve never been more excited about our future. But God is at work in lots of churches all over the world.  Here’s a little of what I see in my small circle.

• Newspring Church, led by my friend Perry Noble, celebrated their 10-year anniversary with 15,000 people gathered together in the Bi-Lo Center. Several hundred people were saved.
• Tim Grandstaff and his team launched Genesis Church in Orlando last week. 150 present and they gave 100% of their first offering to Haiti.
• River Church in Charleston, led by Todd Macgouyrk, is set to launch this weekend. Those guys are already doing a great job.  I’ve gotten to know Todd a little bit in my coaching network and he is a sharp leader.
• Freedom Church in Acworth is doing amazing stuff, and dozens of people have been saved in the last few weeks as they are celebrating two years in ministry.
• Westridge Church in Dallas, Georgia is growing, reaching people, serving the world and helping plant churches.  They are running over 5,000 people. I’m super proud of our mother church!
• My friend Vince is about to launch a church serving the Las Vegas Strip.  Within 5 miles of his location, there are 270,000 people.  That’s the size of Lexington, KY.  And while Lexington, KY has more than 400 churches, Vince’s area has just 15.

Over the last few days, I had the opportunity to hang out with about ten pastors…sharing ideas, encouraging each other, and hanging out.  I’m excited about what God is doing all over the place.  Leave me a comment and let me know what’s happening in your church.  I’d love to celebrate with you.