Date: 31 Dec 2008 Comments: 0

Today is December 31st, 2008. I wanted to take a quick look back at the past 12 months through the eyes of ChrisReeder.com…

January

• Goals for 2008… hum… we will not go there, but will share this quote from this post.
  “You cannot change what you tolerate.”
• Florence, SC… Watch Out!
  “Don’t just plant a church – transform a city!”
• The Big News… As Promised: Our church now has a name!!!
  Revolution Church

February

• Gotta Have Faith
  “You gotta have faith Chris, God is always faithful.”
• I Am Not Good Enough…
  “Girl, you need to put your faith in God up in Heaven, not some man“

March

• Be Still…
  “Satan attacks us hardest when we’re tired”
• Being Still… in Florence, SC…
  “Has God put a burning passion for your town in your heart? If so, what are you doing about it?”

April

• Great Joy
  “always seek Jesus and have Him as a common thread.”
• Every Girl’s Crazy About A Sharp Dressed Man!
  “I was Licensed to Preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ”
• Who Would Have Thought…
  “a strong man stands up for himself, a stronger man stands up for others” –Otis the
  Cow

Church Planting Advice

• Church Planting Advice from Chris Elrod
  “Make sure your wife is on board!“
• Church Planting Advice from J.R. Lee
  “Incredible journeys start with irreversible steps.”
• Church Planting Advice from Jay Hardwick
  “Spend consistent, intentional, and uninterrupted time in the harvest.“
• Church Planting Advice from Dustin Willis
  “THE LONE RANGER would SUCK at CHURCH PLANTING“
• Church Planting Advice from Paul Peterson
  “expose yourself to as much “real-life planting” as possible BEFORE you launch.“
• Church Planting Advice from Dave Anderson
  “Church planting is a lot like sex – the longer you wait to launch – the better it will be.”
• Church Planting Advice from Pete Wilson
  “Contact with the Creator is critical for transformational leadership“
• Church Planting Advice from John Sharp
  “Make sure you have a word from God, and that your spouse hears as well.”
• Church Planting Advice from Dustin Willis (Part 2)
  “Don’t be a church planter, be a missionary.”
• Church Planting Advice from Brad Martin
  “Don’t Be Afraid To Let People Go From Your Team”
• Church Planting Advice from Chris Ruppe
  “Don’t Lead until you are Led.”

June

• Time to Fly
  “Just like a baby bird in it’s momma’s nest. The day is here for the momma to watch the baby soar. It is never easy for that baby to launch. That baby is scared and nervous. But that baby bird will go. Why? …because it was made to soar.”
• Cardboard Testimonies
  “Thought I was good enough to get to Heaven”
  “Jesus is the only One good… and ONLY through HIM am I able to enter Heaven”
• A Revolution Has Begun!
  “God Make Us One”
• Best Cup of Coffee Ever
  “Chris… I think that may have been the best cup of coffee I have ever had.”

July

• It’s All About The Life Transformation
  “I want to know that Heaven will be a little more crowded because I exist.”
• Serving in the Hub City
  “One of our focuses as a church is to always have a Kingdom minded attitude.”

August

• Spiritually Sinking?
  “Peter takes one small step out of the boat and one giant leap towards Jesus.“

Small Groups

• Small Groups (Part 1): Life Groups
  “So… what is a small group and what makes it so?“
• Small Groups (Part 2): Why Life Groups?
  Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit  -Matthew 28:19
• Small Groups (Part 3): Biblical Basis for Life Groups
  “So, what does the Bible say about small groups that meet in houses or homes”
• Small Groups (Part 4): What About the Children?
  “vision for our children – for Revolution Kids to fall completely in love with God.”
• Small Groups (Part 5): What to Expect and Other Final Thoughts
  “Fellowship, Bible Study, Prayer and Sharing of Life”

September

• Wednesday Night Rewind (9/10/08)
  “tonight was our first gathering of Revolution Church“

October

• Caring for The CARE House
  “Thank You Florence and The CARE House for allowing us to serve you!”
• What a Special Night (My ordination)
  “Then one of the most humbling times of my life happened.”
• Thanksgiving and Prayer
  “We are all on a journey, some of us are more like Jesus than others… and that is ok; but our goal should be to always be moving toward Jesus and submitting to His leadership and direction.”

November

• Random Leadership Thoughts
  “By the way you lead, are you creating an army or a nursery?”
• More Thoughts on Leadership
  “We should be excited when we play a part in raising up a leader that does more awesome things for the Kingdom than us!”

December

• Out of the Mouth of an Atheist!
  “How much do you have to hate somebody not to proselytize?”
• Fighting Giant Odds
  “It is time to put pride aside, there is too much at stake!”
• Celebrating LIFE Change (My first baptism)
  “We exist to help people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.”
• My First Web Interview

Thanks for an awesome year at ChrisReeder.com! If you would like to keep up with all the latest happenings at ChrisReeder.com, you can subscribe by either email or rss.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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