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Recap: This past Sunday we had our intern Nick help lead with me once again and had Teen Challenge represented by a men’s choir. It was moving to hear the stories of God’s power in the lives of these young men and then to see our extension to Teen Challenge through our own Mel Grams, our InTouch Pastor. Mel is quite a figure in our church, having served in ministry for over 50 years. (more…)
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Recap: We accomplished going to our summer format of one service at 9:30 AM this past weekend. It was great to see the room full. Our room and presentation works far better with over 500 than with less than that. This Sunday, Nick Arbuckle helped lead–our summer worship intern from TX. Besides Nick, we had our keys guy fill in on bass (not his first instrument) and a new drummer added to the mix. With all of that going on I think it went great. (more…)
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Recap: MANCHURCH is becoming a tradition at Sunridge, with a Sunday we call “church for guys. Britt Sipe was the emcee in a Letterman-like monologue and interviewed his life-long buddy Mark Trotter who delivered a challenging and timely message to us. (As soon as video is available I will post or link to it here). (more…)
Recap: I had some vocal challenges this week and our electric player Chris had a pedal fail on him. Even with those and other rough spots, the room felt great with people participating with us! Clay Jones from Biola gave a challenging sermon. Watch it here. (more…)
Elgin Combs on Cut-and-Paste Creativity [Part 2]: Why we choose efficiency over creativity in the local church. — I think there are some things that deserve creative time, and some things that don't. Let me rephrase - I ... 
Eric on Cut-and-Paste Creativity [Part 2]: Why we choose efficiency over creativity in the local church. — "...it is a "suffering" not a "luxury" for some to devote their lives to being creative..." For some, but not all... ... Eric on Cut-and-Paste Creativity [Part 2]: Why we choose efficiency over creativity in the local church. — There's nothing new under the sun, so why recreate the wheel? Is it possible that some people realize the ... 
Grande on Cut-and-Paste Creativity [Part 2]: Why we choose efficiency over creativity in the local church. — this is great, I hope to hear more deeper thoughts flowing from this subjects... Grande on Cut-and-Paste Creativity: The Death of Art, Music and Connection in Church Worship — excellent 
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