Just got back from the All Access Conference sponsored by ARC. Thought I would share some of my thoughts and highlights.
- First off C3 Church in Clayton NC were amazing hosts... out in the middle of the boonies, and running thousands, these folks have a tremendous servant heart. Their pastor Matt Fry kicked off the conference witha bang.
- Pastor Rick Bezet said that C3 is so far out of the way, that to get there you drive until you get lost and its on the right.
- The worship all week was tremendous. Some times you see bands who are out being rockstars... Not at C3... it was obvious Jesus was the rockstar... and we were there to give him praise. The speakers were amazing all week... but so was the worship.
- On Monday night after the meeting I was interviewed on a live internet taping... Was great being able to share my thoughts about ARC with others.
- Dino Rizzo kicked off Tuesday with a strong word on longevity. The 3 key words were Honor, Honesty, and Humility. Humerous would have fit in there too... Dino is an amazing communicator. His new book "Servolution" was just released... He has such a servant heart that the ARC guys call him "Father Teresa."
- Greg Surratt was next... He and Billy Hornsby are the poppas of ARC. Right now, under their leadership, ARC is planting a church every 3 to 5 days. Amazing.
- Greg exhorted us to base our preaching on the simplicity of the gospel. Its the gospel that changes lives.
- Chris Hodges spoke next... always powerful... always straight to the point. The ARC guys call him the total package and he is... His church is the fastest growing in America right now.
- Ed Young Jr. spoke later that evening. It was like something off of comedy central... except that one minute you were laughing, and the next you were thinking... what a powerful point.
- Ed said that ministry is brutiful. Part brutal and part beautiful.
- All of the speakers were very transparent about some of the hurts they have experienced while in the ministry... which was good for a lot of these young church planters to hear.
- Ed told us that Betrayal happens during defining moments in our lives... and then told his own story of being betrayed. He said that after a betrayal we can choose to break down or break through.
- Wednesday started with a great word by Pastor Rick Bezet. He said he used to be Rick Bezet pastor... now he is simply known as "Kris Allen from American Idol's pastor."
- Ed young Jr spoke again on creativity. I had heard some of this stuff from the Buzz Conference a few years ago, and from reading Ed's book, the Creative Leader... but it was still good.
- His rant on crazy people was worth the expense of the whole conference.
- Joe Champion and Stovall Weems rounded off the day...
- The day finished with us praying over all the new church plants that are scheduled to start in 2009. It was extremely moving.
- Had a blast twittering throught the conference. If you want to follow me on twitter, you can at www.twitter.com/robertpooley
- Again thanks to Matt and Martha Fry, and all the folks at C3 church... and to the ARC for a great time of refreshing.
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