Sunday was the first time I hadn’t been at OneLife since we launched. I HATED not being there! But the volunteer teams and staff guys didn’t skip a beat.

• I was on my way back from the UT/Ole Miss football game.
• After the way that thing turned out, I would have been better off staying in Knoxville!
• PS…it was very important for me to go to this game. After four years of being in UT’s band during college, Ole Miss was the ONLY SEC stadium I hadn’t been to! So don’t judge me
• We used this as an opportunity to try out video preaching.
• As part two of “Crazy People” the topic was baptism.
• The podcast is already posted if you would like to keep up with this series.
• We used a Craig Groeschel sermon that was GREAT! I recorded an intro and conclusion thanks to the great folks at Grace Baptist Church who are always very helpful by letting us use their green screen and equipment. Tyler did a great job putting it together. Watch it here.
• From what I heard, the video sermon worked great! People laughed at jokes, repeated words when asked, and read the scripture outloud. It’s a new day in the church world thanks to technology.
• By the way, to critics of video teaching I want to pose this thought. Is it that much different than Paul using letters to teach his many different “campuses” when he couldn’t be there in person?
• And oh yeah, it works. Three people expressed that they want to be baptized! Our first ever baptism will be December 6.
• Attendance was great on Sunday. We had our second highest attendance since launch but it was the most adults in the auditorium that we have ever had.
• From what I was told, there was a TON of energy and lots of relationships starting to happen. That’s exciting!
• This week we wrap up the “Crazy People” series with the oh-so-fun topic of money! Why does it seem that crazy TV preachers and churches only want us for our money? Does the Bible have anything to say about this? Come find out!
• Had a great staff meeting yesterday. Setting some pretty big goals for 2010. Can’t wait to share those starting January 3!
• The next few weeks are going to be awesome at OneLife as we wrap up 2009. Don’t miss a single Sunday or you may miss a lot! And don’t forget to bring someone with you!