Okay, in the past when I've posted about the "Lousy T-Shirt" series I've felt a little weird about it ... I don't want to be self-promotional (even though the series is free). Well, no more. I just had the coolest weekend.
I went out to Phoenix to preach at Chandler Christian Church. They did the Lousy T-Shirt series and had me come out to preach the last message. What an experience! This is a church of 2,500 people, and 1,500 people read the book (and discussed it in small groups) along with experiencing the series on Sunday mornings.
After the services people lined up to talk to me - and it was incredible. Hundreds of people told me how the book and series impacted them. I had people crying as they told me it finally helped them to forgive their fathers, how it helped them come to faith, how they've shared the book with non-Christian friends, one lady is purchasing a case to give out to prisoners. It was AMAZING!
And it confirms my belief: You should totally do this series. Seriously. First, it will be the easiest six weeks you ever have. We'll give you a DVD with sermons, small group questions, graphics, videos, top ten lists - all done for you! Second, it's not only an all-done-for-you, free series, but it's a powerful series. Third, most of the people who go to our churches don't read Christian books - but I know that good Christian books have had a major impact on my spiritual life. This will get your people reading a book that will catalyze spiritual growth. And it's a book that non-Christians will like, new Christians will like, old Christians will get something out of. (In fact, the church in Phoenix has a lot of Senior Citizens and, to my surprise, they really enjoyed the book! But I will admit: One elderly lady said, "I love your book! But I just read chapter 12, and I liked the first paragraph and the last, but inbetween, well, I didn't know what you were talking about.")
I have to admit, I can't figure out why a church wouldn't do the series. That's not ego speaking, it's just that it's a done-for-you, free series that will give you six weeks to focus on other stuff, or prepare for your next series or two. So why not? Interested? Get all the resources for free here.
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Monday, April 28, 2008
What A Weekend!!
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I found Vince's message to be as down-to-earth and yet POWERFUL as the book "i became a christian and all i got was this lousy t-shirt", (which i have really enjoyed).
i attend the hispanic ministry's service at chandler christian church, but i went to the "Other Side" for this, and man was it good.
i can't help but recommend this book, and i rarely recommend anything to people. forget about the fact that Vince's humor will remind you of Doug Heffernan on the King of Queens. the MESSAGE will remind you of someone who checked their "i'm a super spiritual being" at the door, and just tells you like it is.
-isaac p.
Vince, That's awesome! Good for you; better yet, good for God! I can't wait to get more copies of your book so that our small group can do a study.
Maybe you don't need those magic underpants after all!
Isaac, that's funny you mention King of Queens because I've always thought that too...whenever I see Kevin James I think of Vince for some reason. (But don't worry Vince, you are not nearly as "husky" as he is!)
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