A Week in Birmingham

Charlene and I spent the last week in Birmingham, Alabama with family and
friends. On Wednesday March 19th Michael Smith and I visited EQUIP to meet
with Tom Atema, Doug Carter and Nadya Rodoslavova concerning the upcoming
European Coordinator's meeting in Prague, CZ. I am thrilled to hear the
great reports of the Million Leaders Mandate training throughout Europe.
231,000 leaders are being trained throughout the continent and the Country
Coordinators made it all possible. We will be in Prague to celebrate what
all they have done.

While in Birmingham we had the chance to be in the Easter services with
Pastor Chris Hodges at Church of the Highlands. What an experience! Over
11,000 people packed out all of their services and campuses. Pastor Chris
and Tammy shared on the importance of what Christ did by being raised from
the dead...giving us hope for a new life from all that holds us back. The
resurrection of Jesus is the basis for our new life in God...free from all
that was death to us. Also, John Larson, Brad Parsley and the COH band and
choir lead us in fantastic worship. John did a special song that was
brilliant. Way to go John.

A great week with family and the family of God...can't beat that!

Comments

[Blane Young]

Billy,
I have found the resource page on the ARC website very informative, not only for church planters but to give innovation into a ministry specifically when a new senior leader is incoming.

I do have one question, where do the 35 people on the plant team come from? What are their roles?

[billy hornsby]

Blaine, church planters gather these teams in different ways. Here are some sources: Friends, family, members from sending church, and anyone who will listen to your vision and desire to be a part from the city where you are launching. Newspaper, website, and word of mouth will help you recruit a launch team. Thanks for your comments. Billy

[Carole Plemmons]

Hi Billy - a voice from your long distant past! Paula Head sent me the UTube video of Charlene and it took me back 30 years to Chatham. What precious memories! Bob went on to be with our Lord in Jan. of 2001. My own health is pretty rocky and I live with Andy and his wonderful wife and two sons in Fayetteville, AR. Please tell Charlene she and you are in my thoughts and constant prayers. How I'd love to have a sit-down, all-day visit with the two of you. So much to catch up on! I'd love to contact her by e-mail, if that is possible. My love to you both, Carole

[damon medic]

Billy,
You certainly can't beat moments with your family in the presence of our almighty God! From God comes all good things. God Bless You!