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My Favorite Night Of The Year

November 5, 2009 in Videos with 18 Comments

There are many different events we put on as a church. My favorite, hands down, is our Volunteer Appreciation Banquet. Once a year we roll out the red carpet in an attempt to find a way to say thank you to the thousands of volunteers that make Cross Point Church the special place it is. I was blown away to hear that this year we mailed out invitations to 2000 households. I can’t tell you how humbled I am to get to serve alongside such an amazing group of people!

Every year the gala is full of some unexpected moments which make the night. These unexpected moments usually include some kind of self disparaging humor. The past two years we’ve opened the event by spoofing Back To the Future and Top Gun. If you haven’t already seen these videos I thought you would enjoy them!

If you’re a Cross Point volunteer we’ll see you tomorrow night! Can’t wait to celebrate you guys.

Cross Point “Top Gun” Volunteer Appreciation 2008 from Cross Point Church on Vimeo.

Cross Point “Back To The Future” Volunteer Appreciation 2007 from Cross Point Church on Vimeo.

A Night To Remember

August 12, 2008 in Cross Point Church, Leadership with 32 Comments

Every year the banquet is full of some unexpected moments that make the night. Here is a “Back to the Future” spoof we opened the event with last year.

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/1119553]

If you’re a Cross Point volunteer you need to RSVP for the banquet by THIS THURSDAY. You can email your rsvp to rsvp@crosspoint.tv. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this year!!

creative chaos,

Pete

Wind Beneath My Wings

May 5, 2008 in Church Leadership, Cross Point Church, Friends, God, Leadership, Multi Campus, Religion, Staff, Vision with 4 Comments

Okay, so the title may be a little over dramatic. Give me a break, it’s Sunday night and I’m loopy. Tonight I’m so thankful for the incredible team of people (staff and volunteers) I serve with at Cross Point in both Nashville and Dickson.

I am totally aware that I get way too much credit for many of the things that happen at Cross Point. I love what I do and the reason I get to focus on what I love is because I’m surrounded by such an awesome team.

I’m a better pastor because..

George keeps a calm spirit when things are chaotic
Pat is developing a first class spiritual formation program for our kids
Jenni sharpens my leadership gifts
Jarrod leads me in worship that draws me closer to God
Matt inspires me with creativity
Chad does such a great job pastoring our Dickson Campus
Brian (along with our other elders) holds me accountable

I’m blessed to serve along side these guys (and many others) here at Cross Point who help this community become more radically devoted to Christ, irrevocably committed to one another, and relentlessly dedicated to reaching the lost.

Thank You!

March 24, 2008 in Cross Point Church, Multi Campus with 12 Comments

I just wanted to take some time this morning to thank the hundreds of volunteers who made this Easter weekend so amazing at our two Cross Point campuses.

It was a weekend that thousands of people will never forget. I was moved over and over again as I watched God work in you and through you. So for investing in kids, acting in KidStuff, handing out programs, making coffee, leading in worship, programming lights, working with multi-media, parking cars, and all the other things that you did to create incredible environments this weekend…THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.

Here is just one of the many e-mails that I’m going through this morning that point to the eternal impact you made this weekend.

Hi Pete,

I have to tell you that this morning was one of the most amazing of my life. I decided to come to the 9:00 am service today because I am greeting tonight. I wanted to experience my first Easter service in it’s entirety. I left today speechless and once again forever changed.

The power, the passion, the mere force of what I felt today has me asking myself and questioning as I never have before.

Could I let Christ into my life? Am I capable? I think the answer is yes.
I find myself wanting more and more of this new found love.

I had never heard the term “vision casting” before reading your blog. Since that time, I have been reading about it and I am fascinated by it. Today I saw it and felt it. It shook my spirit and soul.

I confess to you that I have never had the inclination or the drive to want the knowledge of religion on any level because of the way it has been presented to me in my life. Today I want to breathe it in and know more.

Before today, Easter was just a word or a reason to search with children for decorated eggs. Today Easter has depth and meaning that will cause a celebration in my mind

Thank you so much for today and for casting your vision towards me.

And that is why we do what we do! Tell me how this Easter impacted you?

Pete

Behind the Scenes Photo’s

March 2, 2008 in Cross Point Church with 1 Comment

I thought I would give you a glance at a handful of the more than 200 volunteers that make Sunday mornings run so smoothly at Cross Point Nashville. Here are a few of the individuals I got to serve with this morning. You may never see them, but you see the result of their work. Hope you enjoy…

Thanks to all of you who work so hard at both of our campuses to create life changing environments. It’s an honor to serve with you!

What I saw this morning.

February 3, 2008 in Cross Point Church, Leadership, Missions with 0 Comments

I thought I would share with you a few of the things I saw at Cross Point this morning. I saw…

…an amazing 9:00 a.m. worship service that led me into the presence of God.

…God moving in the hearts of people as hundreds of Cross Pointer’s signed up for a service project at the Safe Haven Family Shelter. I am so proud of this community called Cross Point.

…hundreds of volunteers in action. We couldn’t do it without you guys. What you do is critical. Thanks for making Cross Point such a special place.

…a “Kidstuff” program that reminded me of the importance of investing in my kids spiritually.

…someone hugging their crying friend in the lobby.

…lots of people laughing and catching up with friends.

…David Landrith in our 9:00 a.m. service. David is the senior pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church. I have followed David and Long Hollow from a distance for years. In 1996, Long Hollow almost had to shut the doors, but God is doing an amazing work there now. They have well over 4,000 people worshipping in their weekend services. David is an amazing leader and you should check out his blog by clicking here. Enjoy the time off David, you deserve it.

…an inspired group of people gathered for “first impressions training”. Ashley did an awesome job reminding them of the importance of what they do and why it matters. You guys are making a difference.

…my wife sitting in the crowd during my message (this always brings a smile to my face).

New Campus in Dickson

January 17, 2008 in Cross Point Church with 2 Comments

This past Sunday was a historical day for Cross Point. We have now become one church in two locations. Cross Point now offers four different worship opportunities on Sunday mornings between the two campuses. We launched our separate campus just 40 miles west of Nashville in the community of Dickson. I can’t tell you how hard our staff and volunteers have worked over the past six months to make this a reality.

We still have a lot to learn and a lot to improve, but our first Sunday in Dickson exceeded every expecation we had. We are really looking forward to impacting that city for Christ! I will try to continually update you on the progress and health of the Dickson Campus. If you’re ever in that neck of the woods on a Sunday morning, make sure you drop in and say “hey” to Chad Roberts, the campus pastor, and the rest of the Cross Point family. They meet at Dickson County High School on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Chad Roberts, campus pastor, welcoming people to the first gathering…

Dave Parker leading worship at the first gathering…