FUN @ FRC

IVESCREWEDUP.com on CNN

I apologize for the quality of the video... but here is CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" segment on IVESCREWEDUP.com - it was aired tonight, May 25th on CNN. Also check out his blog to read more (see my previous post). On a side note - Prof. Daniel Alvarez was also interviewed for the segment - ironically , he was my professor and advisor at FIU for 4 years - i endured 5 classes with him - he is spiritually schizophrenic but surprisingly commented fairly positive on "cyber confession" - Thanks Danny! Anyway ...Enjoy .... see for yourself IVESCREWEDUP.com and then come join us at FRC

Anderson Cooper & FRC

Hey Bloggers..... quick thing. Go to Anderson Cooper's Blog and post a comment on his post about IVESCEREDUP.com - called "A click away from confession". CNN recently interviewed Troy Gramling and some of our staff regarding the series and the site... God is doing some neat things through it - so get the word out. If you're in South Florida... come on by and see it for yourself.

iTunes Top 10

Heres what my iTunes tells me I've played the most this week:-

1. Ain't nothing wrong with that - Robert Randolph & Family Band
2. Minutes To Midnight - Linkin Park
3. Point of Difference - Hillsong United
4. Tu me Salvaste - Mana
5. Makes me Wonder - Maroon5
6. Talk - Coldplay
7. Sam's Town - The Killers
8. La Camisa Negra - Juanes
9. Call me Irresponsible - Michael Buble
10. Staplegunned - Punk goes Acoustic
Best Workout Album - Linkin Park's Midnutes to Midnight
Best "Dinner with the wife" Album - Buble's Call me Irresponsible
Best "Groovin down Ocean Drive" Album - Maroon 5 - IWBLBefore Soon
Best "Get you up in the morning" song "Ain't nothing wrong with that" MUST HEAR! Super Fun!

IVESCREWEDUP.com

FRC has been getting some national exposure due to our current series: IVESCREWEDUP.com So far: CNN, Fox, NBC, ABC, Y-100, The Herald, Univision & Telemundo have done some type of cover story or feature in their programming. I'll post some of that as we get it ... but for now here's a recap video of some of the coverage we showed this past weekend... remember- there's still time for you to see what the buzz is all about. Its loud and its live !! Join us this weekend @ Flamingo Road Church

Heredes' Book Fair

Nothing like good books to keep your brain working and your skills sharpened. Now with diploma in hand, I've been having a blast catching up on my personal reading and participating in some staff book studies. I have finished "The Spark" by Cirque Du Soleil's creative team for a second time! - It's a fun, fast, creative read - you can read more about it in a previous post here. I have also finally finished "The Simple Church" by Eric Geiger. I have been meaning to finish this book for a while now, and had only read 3/4 of it. Geiger is a pastor at Christ Fellowship in Miami. I have had the privilege of meeting with Geiger several times and truly admire his leadership and work in South Florida. His book "simply" explains the power of Clarity, Movement, Alignment, and Focus in our churches. He challenges the church to return to a simple process of discipleship leaving behind all the clutter of programing and events that simply distract the church of it's purpose. Through in depth research beside Author Thom Rainer and even some humorous real life experiences ( i.e. Pastor of Extreme Worship Arts) - Simple church is a must read for church planters, leaders and those looking to focus in on the simple process of discipleship laid out by Christ. Check out his blog here.

As summer kicks in .... here's whats on the list.

Made to Stick
I am half way done with "Made To Stick" by Chip & Dan Heath. They explore the question of why some ideas stick and some don't. The book is not very dynamic , but it sure is sticky... from it's packaging to it's use of urban legends and real life examples of companies and their marketing approaches. Two great points worth mentioning so far - Heath talks to us about the "Knowledge Curse" - when we communicate our ideas - we must assume that people can't hear the "tune in our head when we tap it out for them". We have knowledge they don't have. Clarify and Explain! Another point: Ideas that stick have "actions attached to people" in them. In other words, the old basic teaching method of application (verbs and subjects). Ask people to do something about it- don't leave them hanging - Duh! Great book so far... will have more on it when I'm done.

Raving Fans
The subtitle of this book should be : Because a Satisfied Customer is just not good enough! All the FRC worship pastors have been reading this together... (most of us that is ... ::wink wink:: Vaughn) It is a very short book and we will be done with it by next monday. So far we have learned the two secrets of creating raving fans; #1 Decide what you want # 2 Create a vision of perfection centered around the customer. The book is a must for all "First Impression" leaders and teams. It puts us in the seat of the customer/first time guest/member and challenges us to not only satisfy a customer , but create raving fans that will wave the banner of your organization/church and be the best resource an organziation/church could have: positive word of mouth.

The Starbucks Experience
Just bought it this week .... read 6 pages so far. No comments thus far. Looks very good and comes highly reccomended. I'll read this one over several Venti Skim Lattes with a triple shot.

A Resilient Life
I just started this book yesterday and have tackled 5 chapters so far. The author, Gordon Macdonald, has a very powerful story which he shares in his other book "Ordering Your Private World" - I wont get into details about that here. However, this book is a look at the traits and characteristics of those people who lead resilient lives. The ones who persevere and never quit - No matter what! Here are some essential principles I've picked up in the first 5 chapters: #1 Developing resilience is demanding, normally done in secret , often humbling, not always fun #2 The pursuit of resilience never ends. It is a lifelong calculated adventure. #3 The search for resilience is dampened if one coasts on their natural abilities and talents #4 The pursuit of resilience is difficult to measure on a moment by moment basis. It is a long term investment in life. I look forward to applying these principles in my life immediately for the long run. Let me also invite you to join this book-study if you'd like. We meet every Wednesday at the Doral Starbucks (107th Ave) at 7 AM. There's still time to join - only five chapters (30pgs). Email me for more info....

I will end this extensive "book fair" post with a quote from "The Resilient life" that will hopefully challenge you to grow, read and get moving. :)

" One of the saddest experiences is to awaken at old age and discover that one has been using only a small part of self"

Any one reading out there? Any suggestions?

Happy Mother's Day

Around the World ...

And we're back... after a quick trip around the world for only 20 cents (read Marcy's Post here) we're glad to be back home for mother's day. Here's a quick comic recap of our adventures... I'll have more soon ...

By the way, below is a link to one of our most exciting services at FRC. It's called Pulse.... new time, new heartbeart, same great teaching - you gotta check it out. Every Sunday night at 5 PM at our Cooper City Campus. Hope to see ya there.

Tears of Joy ....

Ladies and Gentlemen ...the moment we have all been waiting for: Marcy is an official blogger!! Now you'll get to read for yourselves the adventures of a loving and caring young wife who cooks up a storm, cleans up a 3 bedroom condo, sketches and paints her heart out, shares God's love with kids on weekends, rocks the keyboard, is learning guitar (kindof), goes to school and still puts up with me every single day!! Now that's something to Blog about..... I am so proud of you honey... you have come such a long way since your "live journal" days :) - Te amo Linda... - dont forget to post your artwork. Hey blogworld... go show her your love and support right here: Marcy's Blog

Not so amazing Grace .....

Ok .... trust me on this one. You need to watch it till the end. This was the end of "open mic" sessions in church.

Spiderman 3

3 things about 3
1. Over 300 million dollars to make it! Ouch... (all spent in trucks of sand I guess)
2. 3 hours in line to find a crappy seat and 3 hours to get out of the parking lot
3. It is now 3 in the morning and the movie only deserves 3 stars in my book

Yes, the visual effects were out of this world but sorry Spidey .... I could've been snoozing.

50/100,000/150,000,000

At FRC, our campuses unite every first Wednesday of the month to worship and celebrate. Tonight was off the wall.... and off the "glass" as well (see pic). We have launched ourselves into a God sized vision to make a dent in this world and I'm pumped! Here's the deal... 50 campuses, 100,000 people, 150 million dollars ! That's right.......campuses everywhere with people who are fired up about giving themselves and their resources to change this world... and that's just the beginning... Hundreds of people already committed to the vision and signed off on it tonight - Maybe you too are one of the hundred thousand that will shake this world up wherever you are - partner with us and let's make a difference. As Steve Jobs would say: "We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?”

I say we take the lead on making that dent for Christ! Anyone on board?

05.01.07

HILLSONG UNITED (Solution)

Reviews anyone?