Tuesday, September 30, 2008
YOURplaceCHURCH Promo Video
Check It Out!!! Mr. Rick Martinez does it again. Our YPC video is up and running.
Core Values
Core Values
What defines a church? What are those things that make one church different from another? Is a denomination really what sets us all apart? I beg to differ!!
If you are apart of a denominational church then, rightly so, your affiliation a lot of times determines who you are. Especially if you are held to a strict agenda or way of ministry. But what sets most churches apart are their Core Values. These are not necessarily the great commission items of the Bible that we are all called to do. “Go ye into all the World” or even specifically having a great children's and youth ministry. Most churches will have all of these to some degree.
Core Values are those specific things that God has called your church to do. Though all churches are called to reach teenagers, some churches feel its their sole purpose in life to aggressively pursue this generation. That would be a core value.
At YOURplaceCHURCH our core values are still under construction. We have determined that we do want to be:
Authentic- In our worship, service, and life
Relational-Through Small groups, DNA meetings, and New Peoples classes
Influential- leading by example
Uncommon Hospitality-Lets utterly freak people out by our non-selfish service to them (not inward minded but outward)
Relevant in Communication- It’s not trying to MAKE people hear, but more of HELPING them to UNDERSTAND
Atmosphere- Starbucks meets U2 at a Billy Graham Concert
Our Core Values are what set us apart from every other church in Pryor. We genuinely want to reach everybody who breathes!!! But we feel that god has uniquely called us to do it in such a fashion that is meeting them right where they are. Isn't that what Jesus did?
God Bless
Darian
What defines a church? What are those things that make one church different from another? Is a denomination really what sets us all apart? I beg to differ!!
If you are apart of a denominational church then, rightly so, your affiliation a lot of times determines who you are. Especially if you are held to a strict agenda or way of ministry. But what sets most churches apart are their Core Values. These are not necessarily the great commission items of the Bible that we are all called to do. “Go ye into all the World” or even specifically having a great children's and youth ministry. Most churches will have all of these to some degree.
Core Values are those specific things that God has called your church to do. Though all churches are called to reach teenagers, some churches feel its their sole purpose in life to aggressively pursue this generation. That would be a core value.
At YOURplaceCHURCH our core values are still under construction. We have determined that we do want to be:
Authentic- In our worship, service, and life
Relational-Through Small groups, DNA meetings, and New Peoples classes
Influential- leading by example
Uncommon Hospitality-Lets utterly freak people out by our non-selfish service to them (not inward minded but outward)
Relevant in Communication- It’s not trying to MAKE people hear, but more of HELPING them to UNDERSTAND
Atmosphere- Starbucks meets U2 at a Billy Graham Concert
Our Core Values are what set us apart from every other church in Pryor. We genuinely want to reach everybody who breathes!!! But we feel that god has uniquely called us to do it in such a fashion that is meeting them right where they are. Isn't that what Jesus did?
God Bless
Darian
What's Your Skinny?
Hey everyone, I am still brand new to the Blogging world and I have been here typing my guts out on our new Blog Spot for quite some time now. It’s the place for the 411, the privy, the shake down, the news, the Skinny on what’s happening now and what you can expect in the future at YOURplaceCHURCH.
One thing I do know is that everyone has a voice. If you are a profusive reader, as I esteem to be, then you probably have read Steven Covey's The 8th Habit, the Sequel to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It's a great read! But I am about to give out the punch line, so if you are planning on reading the book STOP READING THIS NOW!!!
The 8th Habit is about how everybody has a voice. And we want to hear yours. Feel free as you’re reading along to add your comments at the bottom of the blogs. Let’s keep them simple, insightful and above all things positive (and holy!!!!) It does us all good to hear how these blogs are helping people. You may even have a story or your very own “heavy-revy” to add to what we have already said.
So go ahead...Now you have permission.....What's your skinny?
One thing I do know is that everyone has a voice. If you are a profusive reader, as I esteem to be, then you probably have read Steven Covey's The 8th Habit, the Sequel to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It's a great read! But I am about to give out the punch line, so if you are planning on reading the book STOP READING THIS NOW!!!
The 8th Habit is about how everybody has a voice. And we want to hear yours. Feel free as you’re reading along to add your comments at the bottom of the blogs. Let’s keep them simple, insightful and above all things positive (and holy!!!!) It does us all good to hear how these blogs are helping people. You may even have a story or your very own “heavy-revy” to add to what we have already said.
So go ahead...Now you have permission.....What's your skinny?
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Why "YOURplaceCHURCH"
How did you come up with the name “YOURplaceCHURCH?”
This was one of the questions that were asked at our last LTM's (Launch Team Meeting) The answer is simple. If you know me, then you know that one of my rantings is about your personal gifting from God. You see, I believe there are no accidents. When talking about creation, that would include you being born. God looked down through the expanse of eternity and decided that right now would be the best time for HIM to most effectively use you! So no matter what your parents have told you...."You were an oops, what can I say?”.....It doesn't change the fact that God knew exactly what he was doing when you were born.
So everybody who likes to belly-ache about “Why do I have to live in this city?” , or “I can't wait to move out,” or “why was I born at such a volatile time in history?” the answer is simple.....God strategically placed you here for such a time as this. Your skill set and giftings will show it.
A lot of people have no idea what they are capable of doing. According to Romans 12:6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, every person, saved or unsaved, has been chosen and given awesome and amazing gifts to use for the Kingdom of God.
Now, I believe that the ultimate use of those giftings, which have been so generously allotted to you, is in the local church for furthering the Kingdom of God. That's why HE gave them to you, and that's why we named the Church YOURplaceCHURCH. “Come find Your Place”
So if you ever wanted to know why you were created or what your place is in HIM, then come check us out every Tuesday night at Emerald City. We'll help you tap into everything God has created for you to do in life, and you'll find the unknown fulfillment you have never experienced before.
God Bless
Darian
This was one of the questions that were asked at our last LTM's (Launch Team Meeting) The answer is simple. If you know me, then you know that one of my rantings is about your personal gifting from God. You see, I believe there are no accidents. When talking about creation, that would include you being born. God looked down through the expanse of eternity and decided that right now would be the best time for HIM to most effectively use you! So no matter what your parents have told you...."You were an oops, what can I say?”.....It doesn't change the fact that God knew exactly what he was doing when you were born.
So everybody who likes to belly-ache about “Why do I have to live in this city?” , or “I can't wait to move out,” or “why was I born at such a volatile time in history?” the answer is simple.....God strategically placed you here for such a time as this. Your skill set and giftings will show it.
A lot of people have no idea what they are capable of doing. According to Romans 12:6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, every person, saved or unsaved, has been chosen and given awesome and amazing gifts to use for the Kingdom of God.
Now, I believe that the ultimate use of those giftings, which have been so generously allotted to you, is in the local church for furthering the Kingdom of God. That's why HE gave them to you, and that's why we named the Church YOURplaceCHURCH. “Come find Your Place”
So if you ever wanted to know why you were created or what your place is in HIM, then come check us out every Tuesday night at Emerald City. We'll help you tap into everything God has created for you to do in life, and you'll find the unknown fulfillment you have never experienced before.
God Bless
Darian
Launch Team Location
Well good afternoon fellow bloggers. It's a great day here in Pryor Creek, OK. The temperature is a breezy 70 degrees and there is a hint of Fall in the air. Autumn is my favorite time of the year. It gets a little cooler out, the leaves all begin to change colors, and you break out the hearty soups again!!!
With all the changes happening this is a great time to start Launch Team Meetings. As I mentioned in my last post, YPC has started our Launch Team Meetings. They are held every Tuesday night from 7-8:30 at Emerald City Coffee & Bistro just off Hwy 69 south of Pryor.
Last week we had everyone there that Tyra and I had personally invited. Now the word is out!!! This week I will be sharing along the lines of one of our core Values and being an Authentic church. You'll have to come Tuesday to get the whole story (or wait until next weeks blog). We will also be strategizing on the key elements of the launch.
Launch team meetings are open to the public, so if your in the Pryor area and want to be apart of something significant, join us this Tuesday at Emerald City at 7:00.
I'll see you there.
With all the changes happening this is a great time to start Launch Team Meetings. As I mentioned in my last post, YPC has started our Launch Team Meetings. They are held every Tuesday night from 7-8:30 at Emerald City Coffee & Bistro just off Hwy 69 south of Pryor.
Last week we had everyone there that Tyra and I had personally invited. Now the word is out!!! This week I will be sharing along the lines of one of our core Values and being an Authentic church. You'll have to come Tuesday to get the whole story (or wait until next weeks blog). We will also be strategizing on the key elements of the launch.
Launch team meetings are open to the public, so if your in the Pryor area and want to be apart of something significant, join us this Tuesday at Emerald City at 7:00.
I'll see you there.
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