CreativePastors Blog & Podcast

Podcast > Questions > Questions Part 1

Asking questions is an essential element of leadership. In this message, Ed Young reminds us that in order to grow and learn through change and creativity, we must be willing to constantly ask the right people the right questions at the right time.

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Length: 30:18

Questions

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If you have iTunes 6.0, click the link below to subscribe to our podcast. Twenty-four hours after Ed delivers his weekend message at Fellowship Church, it will be downloaded to your computer automatically. You can listen at your computer or take the MP3 with you on your iPod or other MP3 player.

If you don't have iTunes, you can get it here free for Mac or Windows. You can also subscribe to the podcast using other podcasting tools and RSS newsreaders. The feed address is: http://feeds.feedburner.com/cpblog.

Elevate News

There's lots of excitement around our new Elevate Children's Curriculum these days! Here are a few quick reasons why:

1. Elevate began shipping last week and has been landing on the desks of Children's pastors throughout the country.
2. Video samples and previews for Elevate are now available online at CreativePastors.com.
3. We're featuring 20% off the Base Pack for the first Elevate series, On the Trail.
4. Fall is just around the corner. Children everywhere are going to be heading back to school within the next few weeks and we can't wait for them to experience Elevate!

Podcast > Praying for Keeps > Blown Away

How to Respond to Answered Prayer - God is not always going to answer prayer the way we want Him to, but He will answer your prayer. In this message, Ed shares two stories from the Bible—one from the New Testament, the other from the Old Testament—that will motivate us to pray.

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Length: 23:34

Praying for Keeps Series
Learn the how to's of talking with God. Many people live wondering why their lives are not really coming together. They don’t feel the peace that surpasses all understanding. They don’t feel like they have a purpose or real strength in a situation. They don’t know which way to turn. The answer is prayer. You will never be the kind of person that you were meant to be until you learn how to talk to God. Walk through the process of prayer in this biblical guide to communicating with God.

Praying for Keeps

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If you have iTunes 6.0, click the link below to subscribe to our podcast. Twenty-four hours after Ed delivers his weekend message at Fellowship Church, it will be downloaded to your computer automatically. You can listen at your computer or take the MP3 with you on your iPod or other MP3 player.

If you don't have iTunes, you can get it here free for Mac or Windows. You can also subscribe to the podcast using other podcasting tools and RSS newsreaders. The feed address is: http://feeds.feedburner.com/cpblog.

Fellowship Church Opens Miami Campus!

Through a series of events that only God could have orchestrated, Fellowship Church has launched a Miami Campus! After much prayer and many meetings and negotiations, we have merged with First Baptist Church South Miami.

Ever since Ed's time at Florida State University, he's had a passion for reaching the largely unchurched population of this region. A gateway to diverse countries and cultures, Miami provides a unique and exciting opportunity for ministry to people who are far away from God.

Those of you who attended our Miami C3 Regional Conference or the community-wide worship service there had the opportunity to get a sneak preview of the this 9-acre campus.

A long-distance satellite is an entirely new venture for us and will bring a learning curve all its own, particularly in the areas of communication and support. A team of staff members is currently on site, serving as a task force to build a Fellowship foundation for the campus. They are eager to get to know the people in the community and lay the groundwork for grassroots growth. We can't wait to see how God will reveal his redemptive story in Fellowship Church Miami!

Podcast > Praying for Keeps > For Mature Audiences Only

Exploring the Depths of Prayer - The Bible is full of dozens and dozens of dangerous, "deep water" prayers. In this message, Ed spotlights six of these biblical prayers with easy methods to understand, remember and use them.

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Length: 31:17

Praying for Keeps Series
Learn the how to's of talking with God. Many people live wondering why their lives are not really coming together. They don’t feel the peace that surpasses all understanding. They don’t feel like they have a purpose or real strength in a situation. They don’t know which way to turn. The answer is prayer. You will never be the kind of person that you were meant to be until you learn how to talk to God. Walk through the process of prayer in this biblical guide to communicating with God.

Praying for Keeps

CreativePastors

If you have iTunes 6.0, click the link below to subscribe to our podcast. Twenty-four hours after Ed delivers his weekend message at Fellowship Church, it will be downloaded to your computer automatically. You can listen at your computer or take the MP3 with you on your iPod or other MP3 player.

If you don't have iTunes, you can get it here free for Mac or Windows. You can also subscribe to the podcast using other podcasting tools and RSS newsreaders. The feed address is: http://feeds.feedburner.com/cpblog.

Upcoming Conference in California

On July 20th, California is the place you ought to be! We'll be hosting our next C3 Regional Conference at Faith Community Church in the Los Angeles Area. Connecting with pastors from all different churches and backgrounds is one of Ed's passions, and the upcoming conference will be a great opportunity for encouragement and sharing ideas. Gather your team together and make a day of it - the cost is just $325 per church, regardless of the size of your group. Registration is available online for the next few days, and at the door on the day of the conference.

While you're there, stick around for Ed's talk at Christ's Church of the Valley. It's at 7:00 and it's free!

Podcast > Praying for Keeps > A Bad Prayer Day

In Job 20:30 we read, “I call to You, oh God, but You never answer and when I pray, You pay no attention.” Does that sound familiar? Surely none of you have ever said those words or ever felt those feelings before. The Bible, though, says that we are to pray about everything, anytime, anywhere. And it tells us from cover to cover that God will answer all of our prayers.

To listen now, click on the podcast icon below.

Length: 25:52

Praying for Keeps Series
Learn the how to's of talking with God. Many people live wondering why their lives are not really coming together. They don’t feel the peace that surpasses all understanding. They don’t feel like they have a purpose or real strength in a situation. They don’t know which way to turn. The answer is prayer. You will never be the kind of person that you were meant to be until you learn how to talk to God. Walk through the process of prayer in this biblical guide to communicating with God.

Praying for Keeps

CreativePastors

If you have iTunes 6.0, click the link below to subscribe to our podcast. Twenty-four hours after Ed delivers his weekend message at Fellowship Church, it will be downloaded to your computer automatically. You can listen at your computer or take the MP3 with you on your iPod or other MP3 player.

If you don't have iTunes, you can get it here free for Mac or Windows. You can also subscribe to the podcast using other podcasting tools and RSS newsreaders. The feed address is: http://feeds.feedburner.com/cpblog.

Elevate Shipping Soon!

Our new Children's Curriculum, Elevate, will begin shipping next week! If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, learn more here. You'll find a first year overview, free sample downloads, ordering information and more. This curriculum was created by our amazing FC Kids team and we recently launched the first series, On the Trail, for our weekend children's church services.

Podcast > Praying for Keeps > Vertical Reality

From Genesis to Revelations, the Bible says that we matter to God. We matter so much that He desires to talk to us and He wants the conversation to go both ways. In this message, Ed discusses three ways to ensure that we are transparent in our prayers before God.

To listen now, click on the podcast icon below.

Length: 31:14

Praying for Keeps Series
Learn the how to's of talking with God. Many people live wondering why their lives are not really coming together. They don’t feel the peace that surpasses all understanding. They don’t feel like they have a purpose or real strength in a situation. They don’t know which way to turn. The answer is prayer. You will never be the kind of person that you were meant to be until you learn how to talk to God. Walk through the process of prayer in this biblical guide to communicating with God.

Praying for Keeps

CreativePastors

If you have iTunes 6.0, click the link below to subscribe to our podcast. Twenty-four hours after Ed delivers his weekend message at Fellowship Church, it will be downloaded to your computer automatically. You can listen at your computer or take the MP3 with you on your iPod or other MP3 player.

If you don't have iTunes, you can get it here free for Mac or Windows. You can also subscribe to the podcast using other podcasting tools and RSS newsreaders. The feed address is: http://feeds.feedburner.com/cpblog.

VBS = Summer Outreach

When we're planning summer events at FC, we try to maintain an outreach perspective. That's exactly why we call our VBS program Adventure Week - much less intimidating for someone who's not a Christ-follower. We've used several different methods in the past to spread the word, like huge signs on the side of our building (similar to the one in our Easter post), a front-page presence on our web site, newspaper wrap ads and kid-friendly direct mail pieces. And the best outreach of all? Quality programming. It's easy for kids to invite their friends to Adventure Week because they know they will have a blast! At the end of the week we encourage all parents to join us for the final night of the drama, where they enjoy a recap of what their children have experienced and are invited to visit Fellowship Church for a weekend service.