This has been a big week for many reasons, all of which I’ll blog about. But one of the simpler ones to blog about is my church‘s entrance into full Acts 29 membership. The A29 blog just published an article introducing us to the network. I’m really excited to be joining the network, there are so many pastors, worship leaders and friends here that I respect.
As far as worship music goes, we do things differently than most A29 churches I know. That’s fine for us and I don’t expect any issues with that. A29 is a pretty diverse organization with a lot of different kinds of churches. We are a Reformed-Charismatic church, reformed in theology, non-cessationist, holy spirit believing, gift empowered body of believers that sing our guts out to loud, thumping, worship music. We are a creative bunch, that use lots of video, “concert” lighting, text messaging Q&A, twitter to organize our home groups, podcasting, vodcasting, live loops… We’re in downtown Phoenix, in a rough neighborhood that frequently has police helicopters circling our building during night meetings. My point is we aren’t your grandparent’s reformed church.
But then again…we are complementarian, we are firm believers of sola scriptura, we love Piper, Chandler, Driscoll, Keller and many of us are 4.5 point calvanists. (Not a typo, that’s 4 and a half) We practice church discipline, are introducing formal membership, preach the cross relentlessly and by that I mean the rugged cross, penal substitutionary atonement, propitiation and expiation.
We’re a crazy bunch of misfits for sure, but we have deep conviction about what we do and who we are in Christ. We’re excited to team up with the group of A29 churches here in Phoenix and share the gospel with the lost and hurting. I pray this opens new doors for our church and that we’re able to reach more people for Christ.
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What Acts 29 churches have you been to? Up here in da OG Seattle…Acts 29 worship sounds a lot like what you describe…but that's just how we roll up here in the new rock city.
Hope you guys enjoy the connections through Acts 29.
Hey Seth,
I *know of* a lot and been to a handful, including Mars Hill (Ballard) in Seattle. Mars Hill itself is kind of similar in worship style, we do quite a few of their songs, though our corporate engagement and expression is much more "charismatic". I hate using that word, but I think you know what I mean. But I love how you Seattle boys roll, was darn near moving there a few months back. But God kept me here.
Thanks man
I feel ya. I know exactly what you're speaking about.
I need to repent for the pride that just built up inside me after reading that. I love our church, that is correct to the T about who we are, very well written.
Kyle can you post this on aarondailey.net
I love what you wrote!! Awesome!
This just got me so excited! This last week has carried the full spectrum of emotions, but one thing for sure is that this is one of the most exciting seasons at Life Connection Church. I have never heard anyone describe so well who we are. I am seriously looking forward to everything this means for our church body. LifeConnection…. I love you guys!
Hey congratulations, I think this is a big positive move for your church.
All the best
Matt
Thanks Matt and amen.
Where are you located? I'm coming from Carefree Hwy. and I-17.
We are off Indian School Rd & I-17. You can see all our contact info here:http://www.lifeconnectionchurch.net/contact-us/