Monthly Archives: April 2009
On Pirates and the Jesus Revolution Part 2
Last week, the world watch as a few guys in a little row boat held off massive warship for the better part of a week. In the last post, I noted that the solution came down to a few special … Continue reading
We Want To Hang With You For 2 Days
In just a few weeks, the senior management team at GCC is blocking out two days for some intensive mentoring for 24 leaders. This isn't your typical fill-in-the-blank, workshop experience. This is a highly relational, contextualized-to-your-setting, informal, incredibly interactive learning … Continue reading
On Pirates, Sharpshooters, and the Jesus Revolution
You've undoubtedly heard about the pirates in Somalia. All afternoon Sunday, the good news about captain Richard Phillips rescue was reported on every news channel. Too bad that only had that one picture of him to show. All last week, … Continue reading
On Resurrection Sunday: The Revolution Starts Now
My buddy asked a question via twitter last night, "Life tells us to be wealthy, attractive, and entertaining… then enters the Easter story… now what?" Here's the best answer I can find. "The question of Easter… is: are we in … Continue reading
On Good Friday: What Jesus Means to Me?
I was recently asked to join a few of our staff in answering the following question: What does Jesus mean to me? That is the most important question we will ever answer. May we answer it with our lives. May … Continue reading
Ten Places I Stop By on the Way to Easter
Last week, I started a journey with Jesus through the Ten Stations of the Cross. As many of you know, the Ten Stations are a series of mediations on the Passion of Jesus, from his arrest all the way … Continue reading
An Extraordinary Journey
What's it like to go to India and back to Indiana again? What happens when ordinary people embark on an extraordinary journey? Average People Serving An Extraordinary God! from Gene Ort on Vimeo.
Spring Break: Gatlinburg Day One
We headed up to Grotto Falls. On the way down, a young buck let us sneak right up on him. We climbed every rock and forged every stream. Making memories!
Ever Been Shot At?
Last week, Brad provide a report about the One Prayer church planting movement in Sudan. The end of his trip proved to be hair-raising. ———————————————————————————— During my time in Sudan, I enjoyed the laid-back, joyful lifestyle of the Sudanese people, … Continue reading
One Prayer Update Sudan: Danger Mines!
An update from the One Prayer Church Planting movement in Sudan ——————————————————————————————— My name is Brad McElya. I've done medical missions in a variety of capacities and now live in India with my wife, who works for a Christian Non-Governmental … Continue reading