Our First CHURCH180 Service

To begin with, I am completely humbled that God would call us to do this whole CHURCH180 thing. What an amazing ride so far. God began working in our hearts (Rachel and I) almost three years ago now and God was stirring us, preparing us, and molding us ever since.  To those of you who have sacrificed, prayed, given financially, and played a part already in CHURCH180, we say THANK YOU!!!

Tonight was our first official CHURCH180 worship service and it was absolutely great - certainly not because of any single individual but because of what Jesus did through each of us on the team. Our "Launch Team" members are completely amazing! Each of them served with the heart of a true servant - no complaining and no bad attitudes.

Our Guest Services team consisted of about 5 people. They welcomed guests in the parking lot, at the entry way of the building, and in the meeting room. They set up banners, gave out connection cards and $4 coffee gift cards (for The Looney Bean), plus a whole lot more!!! Great job team!

Our KIDZ180 team consisted of about 4 people. They checked in the kiddos into a safe and fun environment, taught a lesson about Nicodemus along with my message, loved on kids, plus a whole lot more. There were about 7 kids 4 years and down tonight. Great job team!

Last but not least, our Worship & Tech Team consisted of 6 people. They practiced their music on their own before tonight, set up sound equipment, played with passion and skill, ran sound and video like champs, and really put it together. Great job team!

We had somewhere around 47 in attendance tonight which we were all very pleased with. Each guest was a special part of a brand new and fresh move of God. Everyone on our Launch Team really made everyone feel welcome and a part of the CHURCH180 family. To those we talked with, everyone had a really positive experience.

Before the next service, we'll have a "comeback event" for anyone and everyone for the sole purpose of just getting to know each other and hanging out. This month, we're having one comeback event for the guys and one for the ladies. The guys are going to be hanging out at my man Damian's house to watch UFC 137 on October 29th (Twisted huh? I love being a church planter. We get to do crazy things like watch UFC with the guys!!) and the ladies are going to do some cool pottery projects at the Amazing Glaze Shop on the 27th. (Not as twisted but equally as fun for the gals).

A week from tonight we'll have our first official "Launch Team" gathering (formerly the "Start Up Team"). This team will pray, hang out, evaluate, plan the next month's worship service, and help build a team to prepare us for a weekly schedule in the spring. These people are awesome! Go team!

If you'd like to be a part of the CHURCH180 Launch Team, you can email me here and I'll give you all the info you need to know.

I'm so grateful, excited, and humbled to be a part of God's work. Thank you Jesus.

LIFE180 @ CHURCH180

I honestly can't believe it, but it's happening this Sunday!!!! What God has been doing in our hearts for almost a year and a half is finally coming to reality!

On Sunday night, October 9th (6pm @ the Montrose Aquatic Center), we will have our first ever CHURCH180 worship experience!!! Our church is all about people experiencing life change through Jesus, and we're kicking everything off by starting the "LIFE180" message series. We'll learn about how Jesus can bring lasting and eternal life change to all of us - no matter where we are in life.

Now . . . what should we expect? Here are 10 things I can think of (not limited to these though):

1. We expect great things from God!
2. We expect lives to be impacted by the message and life of Jesus
3. A high energy worship band and great times of worship
4. Not just a church but a community of friends
5. An environment that welcomes hurting people 
6. A group of people who see each other as equally important in the eyes of God
7. A laid-back atmosphere where you can be comfortable being yourself without a religious mask
8. Expect to be greeted as an honored guest and leave as a friend
9. A safe and fun learning environment for your kids (a.k.a. KIDZ180) 
10. It is highly probable that you'll have some fun!!!

Finally, we've had an incredible group of friends that have helped prepare and make it possible! From those who have supported us with prayer, finances, and with volunteering, we have an incredible team and we're all pumped about Sunday!!! Thanks so much to everyone for serving and bringing the life-changing hope of Jesus to Montrose, Colorado, and the world! You guys are great!