Humble or a Jerk?

Is your Worship Leader (or Band Leader) a jerk?

‘Cause if they are, you can go ahead and remove them from that responsibility

Well, at least for a little while…

This year’s theme – through a variety of means – has been made evident that leaders need to first be servants, and sensitive, respectful and truly listen to those they have been entrusted to lead.

I’ve heard that this year from a few people I respect:

Chuck Swindoll

Andy Stanley

Jeff Henderson

Malcolm Gladwell

Todd Fields

oh, and Jesus…

And my respect has grown for those I’ve seen put it in action.

My prayer is that every day I become more like those people. That I don’t ever lead in aggression based on insecurity, but that I’m reminded of and humbled by the honor to lead – no matter how many or who they are.

Christmas? Bring It On!

Wow – it’s great sometimes to just get everyone needed in one room and hash out great ideas. Brainstorm, refine and a plan of attack, all in one meeting. No emails, no mixed answers – you get the picture.

Today – along with the help of some always delicious Cracker Barrel – our campus music teams we able to refine our ideas into what we think will be a very cool Opener when we do our Christmas service on Dec. 20th.

So we’re pumped. All that’s left to do is fill in all the holes and gaps for 5 weeks of services until then!

Umm, yeah, that’s a whole different story…

The New Record’s Coming!

Our Music Staff spent some time today listening through the entirety of our new North Point Live CD project, due out this December.

It was really cool listening front to back, and discussing song placement and last minute mix issues. We even cam to a consensus on switching around a song or two.

This next project has a LOT of raw energy, more than the other two we’ve done. And the songs are great. Narrowed from dozens (and dozens) down to 14 amazing songs.

You’d have to be deaf to be disappointed

Back on Track

Well, life seems to be slowly getting back on track.

Slowly.

We closed on both houses last Monday (back-to-back), which proved to be just this side of chaos. Buyer’s funding was late, so we had to close in escrow, which is common – but another bump we weren’t expecting.

The next day, the movers started loading the truck at 4:00 PM, and we didn’t get the keys to the new house until 5:00. So there was a little stress there, too.

But we knew it was all in God’s hands – and He was just reminding us that He was in control, and that everything would be fine.

And it was.

But to make last week a little more, ummm, interesting, we headed down to Florida after being in the house a grand total of 42 hours. This threw off Jennie’s nesting instincts, but it was for a great trip we take every year with Jennie’s mom & dad, Jennie’s sisters Kelly and Leah, and a friend each. Or in this year’s case for Leah, her husband Chris.

I only slept at the rental house this year, ’cause I needed one more thing on my plate I was asked to play at the Singles’ Labor Day Retreat, an annual function in Destin with over 600 singles from our campuses. And even a few partner churches this year!

Turns out it’s a pretty big to-do, with full band, staging and lighting – way more than I anticipated! So killer job to all involved!!

And so, it’s back to the proverbial grind, and a house full of boxes…. Fortunately this Sunday is relatively simple, although we’re doing a super fun Opener – so don’t miss!

The boxes, however, seem to be multiplying….

NP Live 3…

Well, the tough part’s over!

Last night we recorded our 3rd North Point Live worship record! And a giant thanks to all the High School students that created the impromptu mosh pit up front. Good times

Now it’s off to Nathan Nockles to work his post production magic. Few tweaks here and there, and it’ll be ready to roll…

Scheduled street date is late November / early December – just in time for Christmas!

Giant thanks to everyone who participated last night and made this project possible!!