by Thad | Jul 30, 2012 | Bonney Lake Church Plant, Leadership, Open Life
Every Sunday at Open Life we utilize a volunteer force that is full of amazing leaders who go shoulder to shoulder to make a church gathering happen in a market place worship environment. Some volunteer roles are easy for anyone to do, and others need very specific...
by Thad | Jul 24, 2012 | Culture, Life, Open Life
I love all kinds of music (just check my Spotify playlists). So why would I seek out an alternative? One station I find myself listening to has the worst marketing line ever, kills me every time I hear it. “A positive music alternative.” We don’t live in a world...
by Thad | May 17, 2012 | Bonney Lake Church Plant, Culture, Open Life
In an article on the99percent.com recapping their conference this year I was excited to see a quote from Alexis Madrigal, “Don’t found “the next big thing,” found “the next big culture.” It encouraged me because it was like a pat...
by Thad | Apr 30, 2012 | Bonney Lake Church Plant, Culture, Leadership, Open Life
“Don’t count the seeds in the Apple, count the Apples in the seed” I am continually being reminded by God lately to take into consideration His perspective. Jesus said, “Every good tree bears good fruit.” But within our fast pace “results now” world we are not...
by Thad | Apr 9, 2012 | Bonney Lake Church Plant, Culture, Generosity, Gospel, News, Open Life
Sunday was surely one for the memory book. Open Life had our largest Sunday to date with 139 people present for our Easter Experience, “One Day to Change The World.” So many guests made their way to Easter with family, neighbors, and friends. Honored to have them...
by Thad | Apr 5, 2012 | Gospel, Leadership, Open Life
This week I did something I have never done before, and it is for the benefit of soo many! I preached my Easter message to our pastoral staff at Open Life. What would make me do something like this? Simple: I want to reach the broadest audience with a very clear,...