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Ed Young to Speak at STORY

If you hadn't already heard, Ed Young will be speaking at the STORY conference this October.

STORY is a first-of-its-kind conference for communicators in ministry on Thursday, October 28-29, 2009, at the beautiful Paramount Theater near Chicago. Hundreds of church leaders, pastors, teachers, artists, and authors are coming to learn from some of the most effective communicators of the Gospel – the greatest story ever told. Speakers include:

• Ed Young - author and pastor of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, TX
• Donald Miller - New York Times best-selling author and popular speaker
• Stacy Spencer - author and pastor of New Direction Church in Memphis, TN
• Nancy Beach - author and creative leader for the Willow Creek Association
• Dave Gibbons - author, entrepreneur and leader of the NewSong Global Alliance
• Chris Seay - pastor of Ecclesia Church in Houston, TX and author of The Voice project
• Mike Foster - the founder of XXX Church and the Junky Car Club
• John Ortberg - author and teaching pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian
• And many, many others - visit the website for a complete list.

Go deeper in STORY at a follow-up day of workshops on October 29 with some of the leading filmmakers, scholars, designers and thinkers in ministry. You’ll be guided through a creative journey where you can ask hard questions and learn the latest breakthroughs in communication. Lunch is included, and space is limited.

For a limited time, you can also enter to win a trip for two to the CS Lewis Foundation’s (http://www.cslewis.org) Seminars-in-Residence at the Kilns – CS Lewis’ home in Oxford, England – in the summer of 2010. Register anytime from now until September 30, 2009 on the STORY website for a chance to win. The winner will be announced live at STORY.

For more information and to register for STORY, go to www.StoryChicago.com or e-mail info@StoryChicago.com.

Speak Conference May 1 & 2

An Event You Don't Want to Miss!

As women we're never at a loss for words, but what are we really saying? God has used women from around the world to speak into my life and their voices changed my life forever. God speaks words of empowerment and inspiration through the words of the women in our lives. I want to invite you to experience this for yourself.

Please be my special guest for this 2-day event as women from all walks of life gather together for SPEAK '09. Join me and guest speakers Sheila Gerald and Janay McDonald for inspirational messages that promise to speak into your life. Discover how we, as women, can unite our voices to change the world and make an eternal impact for Jesus Christ.

Register today for just $45 to join us on May 1 & 2 at Fellowship Church Grapevine. Ladies, our time is now. Raise your voice to empower and inspire our generation. Don't miss SPEAK '09; it will change your life and the lives of the people you influence every day.

Remember, your voice has purpose!

See you there!

 

Couture with a Cause

During the conference, you won't want to miss the Couture with a Cause Boutique. The boutique is stocked with fabulous recycled clothing, shoes, accessories and much more. You'll find fantastic pieces to add to your wardrobe, and the best part is that all the proceeds from boutique sales will benefit local women's shelters.

Pre-Order C3 DVD Set!

We're just coming off the heels of C3 2009 and our heads and hearts are reeling from the event. We know the positive repercussions will be felt for many weeks and months ahead, as we process and take home what we learned this past week. The theme this year was Beautiful Feet from Isaiah 52:7. And that is a perfect description of the conference. Thousands of beautiful people, with beautiful feet, serving a beautiful God came together to worship, to learn...and to celebrate the footprints we make together for the cause of Christ around the world. It was truly a beautiful thing! 

As Ed Young, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Jentezen Franklin, Craig Groschel, Tommy Barnett, Christine Caine, Steven Furtick, Ben Young, and Bil Cornelius poured their hearts out in the general sessions and during C3Nights, we experienced a powerful and passionate move of God at Fellowship Church.  This year's C3 was one of the most inspiring and motivational events we've had in the many years we've been hosting this conference.

Even if you missed C3 this past week, you don't have to miss out. You can still experience it by getting the C3 DVD set, which includes seven daytime sessions and three C3Nights sessions. We say this often, but you truly do not want to miss the chance to hear from these dynamic and diverse group of speakers at this once-in-a-lifetime gathering. You'll want to watch these DVDs again and again to capture all of the wisdom and practical leadership principles for the church today. 

For those who came to C3, thanks for letting CreativePastors share in this incredible time with you. We look forward to serving together with you this year as we "bring good news" to the world with all of our beautiful feet. And, of course, we can't wait for C3 2010!

C3 is Almost Here!

C3 begins tomorrow, February 18. And we’re gearing up for a phenomenal time of worship, learning from some of the most dynamic leaders in the church today, and connecting with pastors from all across the country and around the world. If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late. You can still pack up the car, head to Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas and register at the door. Registration begins at 5:00 pm.

 

If you’re coming to C3, we’d love for you to stop by the CreativePastors.com booth and say Hi. We have some great conference specials you won’t want to miss. We’ll also be giving away a different resource everyday, just for stopping by. We hope to see you at C3!

 

Also, you can get some inside info about what's happening behind the scenes throughout C3 on EdYoungBlog.com or twitter.com/EdYoung. Check it out and stay up to the minute on all the C3 blogs and tweets.

Capital Campaign Workshop--February 18

In our last email, we incorrectly published the date of February 17 for the next Capital Campaign Workshop with Paul Gage and Ed Young. The correct date is February 18, 2009. It will be held at the Fellowship Church Grapevine campus from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, prior to the opening session of the C3 conference that evening. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Thank You,

CP Management

10 Commandments of Purity

Ed and Lisa recently had the opportunity to participate in the outstanding "Love, Sex, and Relationships" conference at Hillsong Church. One of the things they shared was Ed's 10 Commandments of Purity, a personal commitment he made years ago when he started out in ministry. Ed and Lisa wanted to make that available to everyone as a reminder that God gave us marriage, first and foremost, for our holiness.

10 Commandments of Purity

   1. I shall have no other human relationship before Lisa
   2. Remember your date night and keep it holy.
   3. Honor Lisa on anniversaries and special days so that you may live long in the land the Lord has given you.
   4. I shall not take the covenant of marriage in vain.
   5. I shall not ride in a car or eat in a restaurant alone with a member of the opposite sex.
   6. I shall not travel alone.
   7. I shall not counsel a woman behind closed doors.
   8. I shall not share the details of my marriage with others.
   9. I shall not watch, read or expose myself to sexually explicit shows, books, websites, etc.
  10. I shall remember the implications of committing adultery.

Visit Ed's blog to read more about their experience at this amazing event!

C3Kids DVDs Ready to Ship

C3Kids DVDs are here and ready to ship! If you pre-ordered at the C3Kids conference or online, you'll be receiving your copy soon. If you haven't ordered your copy yet, you can order it today. In this DVD you'll get an in-depth look at the nine core principles that have driven FC Kids for the past fifteen years. It also look at the keys to volunteer leadership development and team building. Don't miss out on this unforgettable look into the world of Children's Ministry.

Creative Church Conference - Phoenix is Postponed

Ed and Lisa must regretfully postpone the Creative Church Conference On the Road to be held in Phoenix, AZ to a later date due to a medical emergency involving one of the Fellowship Church staff. Please take a moment to lift up Vanessa Whitwell and her family in prayer.

The Elephant in the Church

As attendees arrived at the Creative Church Conference this morning, they were greeted by a live elephant. But the circus hasn't come to town! Instead this pachyderm is here to represent the Elephant in the Church—betrayal. This morning Ed is sharing some raw, real stories from the history of Fellowship Church, and betrayal is where the plot clots. One particular event he's discussing almost brought FC to its knees. But God redeemed these heartbreaking incidents and ultimately used them to strengthen his Church. We wouldn't be where we are today at Fellowship Church if we hadn't experienced betrayal.

If you'd like to hear more about this pivotal point in Fellowship Church's growth, check out our brand new Betrayal series!

C3 Kickoff

The Creative Church Conference got a great start last night with an incredible evening of worship and teaching for our C3 Nights Celebration Kickoff. Check out what our friend Buddy Cremeans had to say about the event. If you've not been able to make it to C3 this year, you can check out the remaining two C3 Nights events broadcast live on Daystar: Thursday, February 21st, 7:30pm thru 9:00pm (CST) and Friday, February 22nd, 7:30pm thru 9:00pm (CST).