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Tweet This

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On July 12 C3 Church will launch a very unique series, “Tweet This.“  We’ve planned some creative elements to this series, and to fully experience them you need a twitter account - which is FREE!  You’ve probably heard of the rapid traction twitter is gaining in our culture.  Its a really cool way to keep up with friends - and it’s quick and easy.  It only takes about a minute to set up.

“Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co-workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?”

To sign up for a free twitter account:

1.  Go to www.twitter.com and click “Get Started - Join”

2.  It only takes just about a minute to create your free account.

3.  Once have your twitter account, go to www.twitter.com/byronbledsoe and click “follow” to follow me for updates.  As we approach “Tweet This” I’ll be posting about how to connect for the series.  Once you have an account you can even adjust the settings to have “tweets” sent to your mobile phone, or just check your twitter account from your computer whenever you chose.

4.  If you have a Facebook account, you can also set twitter to automatically update your Facebook status (if you don’t know what this means, don’t worry about it, just get the twitter account!).

That’s it!  Then be ready for this unique series - we’re going to dive into Scripture and learn from some people you may have heard of, and others you probably haven’t in “Tweet This.”

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Byron Bledsoe
on June 24, 2009
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One Life At A Time

Life-change is what drives everything at C3 Church.  God is allowing us to experience hundreds of lives changed and it never gets old.

This afternoon I had the privilege of officiating the wedding of Christian and Alexie.  Alexie came to C3 having only been in church a handful of times in her life.  She committed her life to Christ, was baptized and is a faithful member of the C3 movement.  Her and Christian already had two precious kids together, but had never been married.  Recently Christian gave his life to Christ, has gotten plugged into C3, and last month I baptized him also.  Today they are a family and they’ve placed Christ at the center of their lives and home.

Christian and Alexie - I’m so proud of both of you, and I’m jacked to see how God’s going to use you and continue to bless your family!

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Byron Bledsoe
on June 12, 2009
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More About The Xcel Experience

xcel-banner-finalPastors and church leaders, I hope you’ll plan on joining me, David Foster, Justin Haigler, David Middlebrook, Jim Tomberlin, Pete Wilson and others at The Xcel Experience!  To learn more, check out The Xcel Experience and follow xcelmychurch on twitter for updates.

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Byron Bledsoe
on May 27, 2009
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My Day

Today at C3 Church we wrapped up “Life. Money. Hope.” with Dave Ramsey.  This is a series made possible by Lifechurch.  Dave spoke there and they filmed it for churches to be able to use.  Got to say - best series I’ve seen/heard on money.  (Pastors… use this series - seriously, use it - it will help your people a ton!).

After the C3 gatherings we got to hang with some friends from Texas for lunch - great time catching up.

Tonight I’m just worn out… not sure why - didn’t really sleep well last night.  So, few thoughts bout my day:

  • you-asked-logogreat attendance @ C3 for a holiday weekend… much better than I expected.
  • Can’t wait for “You Asked” beginning next Sunday - kicking off with “Can a Christ-follower drink?” - gonna be a blast (for some :-) ).
  • Excited about C3 hosting the “Xcel Experience” this October - gonna rock! (pastors… check out the site - love to see you there!).
  • Love my bride.  Seriously - greatest woman I’ve ever known.  Her compassion for people and passion for Christ are contagious (and she can stinkin bring it leading worship!).
  • Really looking forward to a family day tomorrow… our kids make each day …interesting - keeps us young and old at the same time.
  • Diesel is growing… fast… really fast.
  • Angie’s purse-dog, Sugar Boy, doesn’t seem to appreciate Diesel…

Finally, I’m grateful.  Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day.  We remember those who’ve given their lives for freedom and in protection of this nation.  Right now there are countless thousands of men and women serving our nation… serving us… and I’m grateful.  To those who’ve served in our military, or are serving, thank you.  My prayers and deepest gratitude are with you.

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Byron Bledsoe
on May 24, 2009
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C3 to Host the “Xcel Experience”

Loved today @ C3 Church!  The series, “Life. Money. Hope.” with Dave Ramsey continues to be huge.  This afternoon C3 also had a special baptism service… it’s always fresh and real to watch people take that step of faith - just in the last 2 or 3 months we’ve baptized about 50 people… and there’s still more!

Today I shared something major with C3.  Each week I talk with (or email/Facebook/Twitter) pastors I’ve never met or talked with.  I continue to meet and interact with guys passionate about reaching people and hungry to see God change lives big time.  As pastors hear about the transition/birth of C3, many are intrigued.  From this, God has given us a huge opportunity to share our experiences (successes and failures) with other churches.

I sensed that one day we would do this on a larger scale, and now that time has come.  The big announcement today was that we’ve partnered with National Cinemedia to host the “Xcel Experience” (Xcel standing for accelerate) this October (11-13).  National Cinemedia is the organization churches go through to lease theaters.  Their leadership has such a huge heart for churches making a major difference.

So, at the “Xcel Experience” Pastors and staffs (and their spouses) will come from all over our nation to C3 as we talk through transitioning, launching, going multi-site and a number of real issues churches are facing.  We’re also going to make available some unbelievable resources for churches to use (from message series logo’s, intro videos, messages, etc. to legal documents, web design opportunities and more).  I’m also pumped to partner with some incredible pastors and leaders from across the nation who will be sharing @ the “Xcel Experience”.

God’s given me a passion to invest in pastors as we learn together.  I’m also privileged to pastor the greatest church on the planet.  C3 - it’s because of the way that you pray, serve, give, invite and love God and others that you’re making the name of Jesus famous!  I love you and the ride God has us on together!

The “Xcel” website will be launching soon… I’ll keep you posted.

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Byron Bledsoe
on May 17, 2009
in C3 Church, Church, Faith, Future, Leadership, Life, Resources, Sunday, Thankful, Thoughts, Vision, church leadership, pastors, portable church, timeless and transitioning church
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