Pastor’s Blog

I was sitting at my desk today just thinking about the things that have happened in last 6 to 9 months.  I became very excited.  Here are just a few things that came to my mind:

I am excited…..

1. That I married Millie Daw nearly 32 years ago.  She is far more than I deserve.
2. That I do not have a church board or a staff that just rubber stamps everything I say or always agrees with every opinion I have.
3. That people love me and forgive me when I mess up.
4. That I get to be the pastor of a church that wants me to teach the Word of God UNDILUTED!!
5. That I get to be innovative and creative and relevant.
6. That my church board and staff allow me to be the leader/visionary …. not just a “hireling” (John 10).
7. That my church allows me to get way outside the box on METHODS, but the inerrant MESSAGE of God’s Word is never compromised.
8. That I get reports many times throughout the week that simply say, “Pastor, I love you and I am pryaing for you!”
9. That our church has so many children all over the place, screaming, crying, laughing, getting things dirty!!  Our church would be so dead without them!!
10. That I serve a church that lets me be myself.
11. That I have friends who love me in spite of my many flaws.
12. The Cross & The Crown has FOUR presentations this year:

• Thursday – April 9 – 7 pm
• Friday – April 10 – 7 pm
• Saturday – April 11 – 6:30 pm
• Easter Sunday – April 12 – 10:45 am
• CLICK HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt_oGOhpDek

   13.  That we are hosting  http://www.townhallforhope.com/  on April 23rd at 7 pm.
   14.  That we will be soon be starting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University on
           the WC Campus!
   15.  That my son Mitch is serving full time on a church staff in Tennessee.  He is
           the Media Director.
   16.  That I get to see my son Brandon more often and that he is going to get his
          master’s degree in business.
   17.  That our small groups ministry is growing.
   18.  We had over 20 first-time households (families & singles) visit our church
           this weekend!!!!
   19.  That God will walk with Trampas & Carla Stafford through the loss of 
           their infant son.
   20.  That the All Access Conference at C3 is just a couple of weeks away!!!  
          Click here: http://www.allaccessconference.com/
   21.  That the WC student ministry (EncountIer) is experiencing REVIVAL!! 
   22.  That our Mpact Building (for our gir’s ministry) is already too small!! 

These are just a few things I’m excited about.
Ferrell