process

Making disciples is a process. Reaching out to the lost is a vital part of the process. If we never reach out then we become nothing more than a glorified club. However, if all we ever do is reach out and never teach and build up the ones God has put in front of us then our outreach becomes shallow and superficial. The third step in the process is to prepare people to go out and reach those God has put in their path. Sometimes we have noble intentions but never disciple people to walk with Jesus and to share their walk with others. Everyone is at a different place in the process and that's ok. What's important to know is that there is always someone who knows a little more that you can learn from and there is always someone you can help along the way as well.

This Sunday will be the best sermon I've preached yet. Some of you WJACCers may not even recognize me.

mission

I am on a mission America!!!! This weekend I traveled to West Virginia with two other men and my 19 month old daughter. We were literally 3 men and a baby. Every restaraunt and gas station we stopped at did NOT have a baby changing station in the men's bathroom. It is 2008 and I had to change my baby in the parking lot on several occasions because some places refuse to think that a man would actually change a diaper. I'm not going to leave my baby sitting in poop and pee. That's nasty and stupid. What about all of the single dads out there? They get no consideration at all. Their lives are hard enough and we're just going to make it that much more difficult for them by saying there's no place to change your innocent baby. Here's my challenge. Every time you think about it check and see if there are changing stations in the public places you visit. Restaraunts, gas stations, libraries, etc. If there is not one talk with a manager and suggest they put one in. This is a no brainer. With all of our resourses you would think we could do something about something so simple. Let's take a step together in the fight against stupidity.

I'm Chris Hall and I approved this message.

BIg Ski 2008

This past weekend was awesome! I had the privilege of hanging out with over 350 teenagers and adult youth coaches in Princeton, WV at the “Big Ski” retreat. Here are some highlights from the weekend…

1) Getting to the ski slopes first thing in the morning before the crowd makes it worth waking up!

2) Traveling more at night than by day will increase the possibility that your 19 month old daughter will sleep.

3) When approaching the top of the ski lift it is crucial that you raise the tips of your skis and slide to the edge of your seat!

4) It is possible to fall down while standing still.

5) Camp Dixie’s praise team rocks.

6) VH1 has some very stupid programming!!!! “Flavor of Love”??????? seriously!!!

7) God can use a very tired, very sore individual to preach His word. As long as God shows up and does the real work anything is possible.

8) My favorite highlight of the weekend…the kingdom of God is a little bit larger after this weekend. I’m not sure how many made a decision to follow Christ but I do know of at least one and that makes it all worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9) Ps…I called the Giants win in the super bowl…