Penn Says It All

In this video, Penn, of Penn & Teller, makes the most profound challenge to the church that I have ever heard. Understand...this statement comes from a self-proclaimed atheist.

Is this a challenge we must heed? Is this a challenge we must embrace? Watch this video and let me know what you think.



In the video Penn says:

I don’t respect people who don’t proselytize. If you believe that there’s a heaven and hell, and people could be going to hell, and you think, ‘Well, it’s not really worth telling them this because it would make it socially awkward’… How much do you have to hate somebody not to proselytize?

Let's go out and make a difference and change our communities.

[HT: ChrisReeder.com]

Sudden Death Tamales

Every year we make tamales. This year I had a wild idea. Why not put some Sudden Death Sauce? Check it out!

Don't Watch

Don't watch the following video...it will make you winch with pain.



I Told You Not Too!!!!!

I liked Corey Hill on the Ultimate Fighter and know this is a huge setback...

And now back to your regular scheduled blog posting.

Did You Know

What a powerful video that will get you to think...it seems so much like things are speeding up. Wonder if there are any implications for the church? What do you think?



HT: Scott Williams

Mogulus Site

Started a Mogulus Video site for our 5 Points Campus...address is http://www.mogulus.com/bayarea5points

I only just got it up and right now have about 30 minutes of different videos that are running on it. I have some ideas of what I want to do with it: Training, Prayer, Small Group, etc...

Some of that is going to wait until I'm full-time. I see this as another great way for people to connect with what we are doing.

Communicating Clearly

Ever feel like your in a conversation like this:



I myself am still working on this area. What are some ways you have cleared up your communication?

Marketing Like The Church

Often we become blind to how we as a church present ourselves to guests. This video is a great parable with the thought "What If Starbucks Marketed Like The Church?"



It's got me thinking!!!!

For direct link to video click {HERE}

Don't Cha Wish Your Girlfriend Was Hot Like Me

Can't Resist...Our next ministry is going to be a hip hop choir....It's getting hot in here....so take off all our....ROBES?????

HAHAHAHA....simply hilarious....ROFL...you gotta watch the whole thing to appreciate it.



Thanks Todd!!!!

Failure Isn't Fatal

If you've never failed....you've never lived.



Also check out my blog series "Keep Moving Forward" in which I deal with failure:

Keep Moving Forward Part 1
Keep Moving Forward Part 2
Keep Moving Forward Part 3
Keep Moving Forward Part 4
Keep Moving Forward Part 5

Baby Drop Prank

Ok...I can't resist. I know I'm gonna get it for showing you all this. Pastor Bil Cornelius came out to visit our campus and hang out with everyone on a Sunday night.

Of course you know me...I got my video camera with me everywhere. So when I saw one of our guys fixing to pull a little prank I hit the record button and well...check it out.



Reality fact - Pastors are real people and some of them enjoy a great laugh. It is great to work with and for someone who can have great fun with us. Is that enough kiss up for ya Pastor Bil.

The Power of Teamwork

Check out this video that illustrates the power of teamwork through the nine key principles of teamwork used by the Blue Angels.

My Videos

I don't know if I've ever given an update to all the video's I have on youtube.com. You can check them all out at http://www.youtube.com/jaycurl44. There you will find 48 videos that have been viewed over 37,000 times at the time of this post...that often seems crazy to me cause I posted my first video on October 14, 2006 as a means for my youth ministry at that time to have some memories and excitement.

I've posted videos of all kinds....leadership, series openers, commercials, we created our own reality show called "The D-Factor", I tracked our journey of beginning our campus, one day while at the dentist I even video'd a guy that stood up naked in front of a church on a main road in town.

My three favorites are:
3. The Cellphone Linebacker Part 3
2. The D-Factor - Bloopers
1. Just To Be With You - Third Day Song with The Passion of the Christ

The youtube journey has been fun and it is a way to look back on all the things we have done in life and ministry.

Multi Site Video

Are you a multi-site campus pastor or a church thinking of becoming multi-site?

Here is an interview by Tony Steward with Scott Hitzel and Randy Craft. These two guys actually implement the hands-on efforts at Saddleback Church's multi-site location in San Clemente.

In this spontaneous 16-minute interview, you'll hear the first-hand report of nuts & bolts involved at a remote campus. Enjoy!

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Simply Creative

My simply creative posts are designed to highlight things that I see that are creative...they are meant to inspire us all to a higher level of creativity.

The guys and gals at LifeChurch.tv have one of the most creative trailers for their summer series. Loved it...it is simply creative.

Simply Creative

This is simply the most creative way that I have seen testimonies given. If you don't think I'm gonna try it one day...you're simply crazy. This video is Simply Creative!!!

Check Out Cardboard Testimonies:



What would mine say????

Hates The Church

Leading A Church

What about yours??

5 Points Update 1

Here is a video update on our Bay Area Fellowship 5 Points Campus. I posted and asked everyone to imagine and so here it is now.

We got a ways to go...but it's coming.



RSS readers may need to go to the post.

I'm Gonna Be A MMA Preacher

I so had to share this with you. I am now praying for God to use me in this way. I've always said there are some Christians I want to lay hands on...now maybe God will use me in that area.



J/K y'all...I needed a laugh today...thanks Dave for finding this.

Maybe even Perry has a legitimate excuse "The Lord told me to punch you in the throat. I'm pretty sure I didn't miss God." (Inside joke...you have to read or listen to Perry to understand)

You Give God A Bad Name

Ok...I have a huge confession to make. I know we are supposed to love everyone...right? Isn't that what our Bible says? Love your neighbor as yourself.

Problem is...and this is my huge confession...there are some people that when it comes down to it...I JUST DON'T LIKE.

The real problem - Most of the people I don't like are CHRISTIANS.

There I said it. Hey at least I'm being honest. Let me give you the reason why. Well it might be better if I show you why. In the video below (RSS readers you may need to go to the post to see it) there is a woman who is obviously a Christian by the way she talks and acts, who is...well...you are just going to have to watch the video. Trust me you have 3 minutes and 10 seconds to watch this. The action with the woman picks up at 1.22.

Back story to this is that the now former mayor of a town near Corpus (Alice, TX) is on trail for stealing a dog while she was the mayor. But it is this woman in the video that, well, is trying to cast the devil out of the reporter that...well trust me you have to watch it.



Did you watch it? It is no wonder that so many teens and young adults want to have nothing to do with the church today. This is a blatant perfect reason. If I didn't know that there are actually some great down to earth Christians...this person would TURN ME OFF FROM CHRISTIANITY TOO. I was yelling at the tv.

If you act like this...please stop...you give God a bad name.

What are your thoughts? I know this was an confession of mine, but does this turn you off as well.

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Chuck Norris Approved

This is not an endorsement...just loved the video. My kind of humor.



Thanks MMI

If Everyone Cared

Want to know the top song on my ipod right now????

Hit the play button!!!!



I feel it's kind of my anthem right now.

Ok...I'll let you in on it. It's Nickelback's If Everyone Cared.

This is a nice video set to some pics about the mission of Invisible Children.