Be honest.

Do you ever get the feeling that Jesus would never choose to hang out in the places we’ve built for him? Do you ever feel like Jesus’ message of radical love, mercy and forgiveness has been drowned out by the voices of judgment, condemnation, and stagnant ritualistic religion? Do you ever get the sense that the church was never meant to be about helping itself, but about helping the world? Do you ever get the nagging feeling that Jesus never intended the church to be comfortable and controlled, but instead an untamable movement that challenges the way things have always been done? Have you ever longed to be a part of a community that isn’t afraid to experience God in new and creative ways? (Yeah, us too.)

Monday, May 18, 2009

announcement


On May 3rd Denise and I announced to the River Community Church that we will soon be embarking on a brand-new adventure; to create a vibrant, unconventional church geared at reaching the artistic community in and around Ann Arbor. It will be called The Greenroom.
This fresh, imaginative, and compelling new movement will be a place where all those seeking to grow closer to the Creator will have the freedom to use all forms of artistic expression to encourage, challenge, and inspire one another to become everything that God has created us to be.
Though many details have yet to be determined, (our launch date is scheduled for the fall of 2010) we envision a growing and compelling movement that positively impacts the city of Ann Arbor and beyond by serving the world, loving one another and experiencing God in new and imaginative ways, while also challenging each other to “walk as Jesus walked.”
(1 John 2:6)

Stay tuned for more Greenroom updates.

4 comments:

Tonya Gray said...

I heard your news through the "grapevine" (that is, my father and mother-in-law)! I am really excited to see how God will use you two and your amazing talents in that city. I'll continue to "stalk" your blog to hear what's happening and we'll certainly keep your family in our prayers. Awesome!!

the greenroom said...

Thanks Tonya!
Your family's prayers are so vital!
In many ways we feel unworthy to take on such an important task - but we're trusting that God will use us, even in our weakness, to bring others closer to Him.
Keep on "stalking".

sundae said...

I'm so thankful for Gods Love and they way you and your wife have chosen to serve God. To reach as many people for Christ and to teach and learn about the radical way Jesus lived and how to walk in his light. Live in the world, but not of it. Thank you so much for your leadership and forever desire to love and Honor him. I'll be looking out for more on the Greenroom blogs and events. Blessing you you and Dee.

the greenroom said...

Thank you for your kind and generous words. They mean so much.
May our hearts stay true to Him.