Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-02-05

  • Hanging out with the Gutenberg Bible! Fond memories I gorilla filming many years ago! #
  • Does anyone know what this says? http://t.co/zUcUORu #
  • Enjoying a nice evening @TheGrove !! http://t.co/NvKa9OC #
  • Gee Barnes and Noble… Been to the Apple Store much? http://t.co/RFzE7pH #
  • had a great day at the huntington library and @thegrove with a good friend. time flew too fast but we still had a great day! #
  • I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/n33xtBw My Name is John Daker #
  • Today is the last day for the @ValenciaMac facebook fan drive! Get on Facebook and make it happen! #
  • Brrrrrr it's cold!! http://t.co/q4lk5oc #
  • Got to see the sunrise and sunset today! #
  • After spending all day in an office it's time to watch some Netflix… How about The Office?!? #
  • Looking forward to leading musical worship @citylifeburbank tomorrow morning! So pumped up i hope I can get to sleep! #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-29

  • Full house of musicians @citylifeburbank this morning! http://t.co/Wvt9SoN #
  • Time for some Axis & Allies! Let the quest for world domination begin! http://t.co/b6Q6B47 #
  • House hunting went well. I found a few places that are possibilities! Now we just need to fill out applications and pray for acceptance! #
  • Looking forward to another exciting day working @ValenciaMac today! #
  • Sitting on the couch explaining some cool features of @thecity! #
  • Despite have a mild case of food poisoning I was able to get all my laundry done! #
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Building A Church That Lasts: Introduction

When I was 20 years old I was a mess. I was an alcoholic, a thief at my job, dishonored my parents and was a liar to all. Then Jesus, when I was at rock bottom, showed me the way out of bondage to sin and a path to freedom in Christ. Freedom from addiction, freedom from fear and freedom to trust others. The way out was placing my faith and trust in Jesus’ work on the cross and committing the remainder of my life in slavery to His work here on earth. It was the Gospel pure and simple that raised my spiritual life from the dead.

The next piece of the puzzle in my life was fellowship with other believers. In other words: the church. My experience in church up to that point had not been a good one. I was part a church environment that encouraged shallow relationships, clean living and voting republican over real life, authenticity and confronting sin. Those that led clean lives and kept their sin well hidden were welcomed with open arms. But those whose sin had been exposed faced subtle shunning and in some cases outright hostility. Going back to church for me under those rules was a dreadful thought.

My sins were no secret and despite the fact that I had experienced repentance and a had come to a genuine faith for the first time, I knew there would be no way I’d be accepted, welcomed or loved.

But then something happened…

I came into contact with a small but dedicated group of fellow believers that taught me what a church should be and were instrumental in setting my path with Jesus for the next 12 years. In that 12 years I have been a part of 4 different church experiences that God has used to shape me and mold me and showed me what it takes to build a church that lasts.

Over the next 10 weeks I’ll be sharing 10 different lessons I’ve learned on building a church that lasts. Some of them are from my perspective as a leader but most are from a perspective of a follower of Christ engaged in a Gospel-Centered Biblical Community. I hope these thoughts will serve as encouragement to lay people and leaders alike to think about the church or church plant they are a part of in a new way.

Part 1: Bible First

Part 2: Marathon Or Sprint?

Part 3: Authenticity

Part 4: Know The Gospel

Part 5: Flexible As Rubber, Steady As Glue

Part 6: Nothing To Do With, All To Do With Numbers

Part 7: Ebenezer: Celebrating Milestones

Part 8: LOST: Learning To Let Go

Part 9: Be Willing To Fail With Excellence

Part 10: Jesus Is The Senior Pastor

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-22

  • Everything on the checklist is checked off! I can go to bed now! Might be too excited to sleep thought! WE LAUNCH IN 7 HOURS!!!!! #
  • This mornings demo of the @citylifeburbank site and the @thecity announcements went great! #
  • Even though I am tired I am not wer #
  • Got to sleep in today! Now tieing up some loose ends on @thecity and then back to my awesome job tomorrow @valenciamac ! #
  • Just had a great training session with some of our @citylifeburbank leaders learning how to use @thecity! #
  • Went to the gym for the first time in 2012 this morning… It's gonna be a long road to fitness but I know I'm not on it alone! #
  • Another great evening enjoying food, fun and fellowship with my @citylifeburbank Community Group. It's so awesome to see real life happening #
  • I liked a @YouTube video from @citylifeburbank http://t.co/CIjrsqB Welcome To City Life #
  • I favorited a @YouTube video from @citylifeburbank http://t.co/CIjrsqB Welcome To City Life #
  • Welcome To City Life: http://t.co/LRofbEZ via @youtube #
  • Just posted a Need on @citylifeburbank @thecity regarding my Grandma and Aunt. #
  • This is a dinner filled with contradictions! http://t.co/LGP0Jpv #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-15

  • Pretty easy going day 2 day @ValenciaMac ! Post holiday slowdown is evident but leaves us more time to get the store ship shape 4 later! #
  • I WANT ONE!!! http://t.co/qTTNNuq #
  • Black Stallion has his own winery! http://t.co/kZta1O6 #
  • Now accepting Credit Card payments for 2:17 Productions! http://t.co/1gJ7TgO #
  • @TheCity We're launching this weekend and I was wondering if I could get some high res graphics for a promo video and for our slides? #
  • Just joined @citylifeburbank @TheCity site! Got my profile setup and ready to help get the rest of this thing up and running by Sunday! #
  • Lots of work to do before the official launch of @thecity for @citylifeburbank on Sunday! #
  • Wow I can't believe how close we are to launching @thecity on Sunday @citylifeburbank! Not enough time if you ask me! #
  • Okay… Less than 24 hours until we launch @thecity for @citylifeburbank ! Crunch time to get everything done! #
  • I also still have to create the slides for Musical Worship and run through all the songs on acoustic since I'm also playing this weekend! #
  • @TheRyanMann It's a great way for a church 2 connect people into location based community groups & share needs, prayer requests and events #
  • @TheRyanMann It also helps on the back end for church leadership to keep up with who's involved and active in the church #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-08

  • OH YEAH! YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN IS NOW ON NETFLIX!!!!!! 2012 is the best year ever so far! #
  • "So after the closet fell on my head I got this idea…" #crapmycoworkerssay #
  • So @ATT just let me know they think I'm a data hog just because I've used 4GB of my UNLIMITED plan… Guess UNLIMITED isn't what it use 2 B #
  • Excited for @citylifeburbank Worship Gathering tomorrow! Vision Sunday 2012 is gonna rock! #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-01

  • Can't wait for IMMORTAL tonight at Mandalay Bay! #
  • My grandma just called Cirque Du Soliei "Circus Du Whopper" #maybefunnierinperson #
  • All I can say is I was blown away by the show… Just one thing missing… MJ… #michaeljackson #
  • My last day in Vegas… glad I get to spend it with my Grandma, Aunt and Sister! #
  • Leaving Las Vegas At Midnight! #
  • Made it home from Vegas in one piece. Now on to a week of big transitions, changes and fresh starts. 2012 is gonna be amazing! #
  • It was a little after Christmas but Santa Left me my DBA Lic in the mailbox today! 2:17 Productions is ready to launch on January 1, 2012! #
  • Hanging out with my fellow @ValenciaMac at Buca Di Bepo for an after Xmas end-of-year celebration! #
  • Loving my MacBook Pro 2Nite! Almost all Adobe apps open, rocking out 2 MichaelJackson & making major progress on a friends wedding website! #
  • Loveland dancers take center stage – Loveland Reporter-Herald: http://t.co/HHhKbEA via @AddThis #
  • "it's the laaaaast midnight…." in my 1 bd apartment! #
  • TODAY IS MOOOOOVING DAY!!! #
  • It's official! All my stuff is out of the old place and into the new place' #
  • Yep! Going to bed in one year and waking up in a other… Happy New Year and good night everyone! #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-25

  • Two things that have pissed me off today: bad migraine and Google Voice texts that don't get sent…. #F IL #
  • Enjoying a drink and appetizers with my Step-Bro In Law @thecastaway in Burbank. Beautiful night and food company! http://t.co/BpvvkIt #
  • While taking @nateisfree to Bbank Airport it got so cold that Black Stallion went into SNOW MODE!!! #
  • @nateisfree it was the least I could do! #
  • Helpful Hint: If a co-worker verbally assalts you don't report it to anyone. They might suddenly find they no longer need you as a resource #
  • Helpful Hint 2: If a co-worker is yelling N your face dont ask them 2 calm down. U may suddenly find U are no longer needed as a resource. #
  • Helpful Hint 3: If U have decided 2 walk away from a conflict with a co-worker… don't. U may find that your resources R no longer needed. #
  • Helpful Hint 4: If U decide that it may B 2 dangerous 2 work w/some1 that has bad temper & sits directly behind U it's ok: >>> #
  • >>>Your resources R probably no longer needed. #
  • Helpful Hint 5: If your manager tells you your resources are no longer needed it's NOT because your resources are no longer needed! #
  • Helpful Hint 6: If U find your resources R no longer needed in a work environment that festers>>> #
  • >>>workplace violence, health problems & greed THANK GOD! U can hopefully choose an alt environment that fosters the motto: people first! #
  • Helpful Hint 7: Make sure U always keep your stuff packed and ready to be boxed up. You never know when your resources are no longer needed. #
  • Helpful Hint 8: Always use your telepathetic powers 2 predict that your resources R no longer needed a week BEFORE U've decided 2 leave! #
  • Helpful Hint 8: If U find that your resources R no longer needed make sure U keep your nameplate. Your replacement in India won't need it! #
  • Helpful Hint 9: When trying 2 explain why U're resources really R needed dont waste your time>>> #
  • >>>All you're gonna hear from the robot manager in return is: your resources are no longer needed. #
  • Helpful Hint 10: Once U realize U realize U have more time 2 pack because your resources R no longer needed>>> #
  • >>>make sure U publicly thank the person that verbally assaulted you and made it all possible: Thanks 4 the verbal assault>>> #
  • >>>C U N COURT! #
  • Hope all enjoyed my Top Ten Helpful Hints For When Your Resources Are No Longer Needed! I know mine are no longer needed! Rupesh told me so! #
  • Leaving Bbank For Vegas! #
  • Snow mode!!! http://t.co/gewkBlw #
  • Passing State Line! #
  • Arrived at Grandmas safe and sound! #
  • The question is not "R U ready for Vegas?" it's "Is Vegas ready for you?" The answer: HELL NO! #whathappensinvegas #
  • Gotta love Baptist Christmas Eve Candle Light Services! http://t.co/Cx0SF8s #
  • As a dear friend of mine use to say after a large holiday meal so I say now after this one: "That was excruciating!" #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-18

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-04

  • This week starts a slightly different routine! Gonna need to sit down and do some time management! #
  • Check out @ValenciaMac's new Holiday Hours!
    http://t.co/UPNIrC5 #
  • Enjoying a farewell drink with my (now) former boss as he is off to Tokyo for a much needed getaway! #
  • Got 30 mins? Watch some really good TV.Got 30 mins? Watch some really good TV. http://t.co/ur9JsZp #
  • @galifianakisz I see you were arrested at Occupy LA: http://t.co/h449m5y #
  • Just FYI @galifianakisz was arrested at Occupy LA: http://t.co/Zwix5f0 #
  • Wow these past two weeks have been filled with crazy changes! This new year is gonna be filled with change and new directions! #
  • It's official! I'll be moving to a bigger apartment in January! HECK YEAH! #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-27

  • I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/I0jCF8r GLEE Audition (Gaga, Mraz, Train MASH-UP) #
  • Still in shock about not having a boss anymore… http://t.co/yGLaLEa #
  • Happy Thanksgiving Alll You Wonderful People Out There! #
  • Working at @ValenciaMac all weekend! Come on down and check out our great deals! #
  • Another long but good day @ValenciaMac ! Customers were great and everyone seemed to be in a good mood! #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-20

  • Last night was probably one of the most bizarre nights of my life… On one hand I am emotionally dr http://t.co/Gp4BhmM #
  • Had a crazy evening at our @citylifeburbank Volunteer Appreciation Dinner! The Scavenger Hunt we did was epic! #
  • Another buddy of mine is attempting to CRASH THE SUPER BOWL! http://t.co/3ZFSGJy #
  • My boss was laid off today… 10 years at the same company for this guy… Great leader, great boss… even better friend… #
  • Just watched the musical "Company". Dang my mind is spinning on the genius and magic of that show's score and message #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-13

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-06

  • Glad to be back in the AV Booth serving Jesus @citylifeburbank ! http://t.co/IXhsoHO #
  • FINALLY FINISHED THE MASSIVE DATA TRANSFER I WAS WORKING ON! TAKE THAT 5TB! #
  • Finally got an HD TV! http://t.co/jWhhI2M #
  • Just got word that MY NEW MACBOOK PRO HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!!! OH HAPPY DAY! THANKS @ValenicaMac ! #
  • Praying for a brother in Christ who's Grandpa will soon be in the loving arms of Jesus… http://t.co/fuitse8 #
  • Note to self… Don't throw your wallet away… #
  • This is one of those days at work where there is so much happening and changing that it won't all be clear until the shock wears off. #
  • This has been a wild and action packed week. It's nice to have the weekend to de-tox. http://t.co/ve89HFN #
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