A glimpse of heaven – crazy event idea

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Imagine this:

- The top five biggest venues in the world
- One day worship event
- A small I mean very small image of what heaven might look like

The top five biggest venues are:
- Rungrado May Day Stadium, North Korea, Capacity: 150,000
- Salt Lak Stadium, India, 120,000
- Michigan Stadium, USA, 110,000
- Beaver Stadium, USA, 108,000
- Estadio Azteca, Mexico, 105,000

How killer would be to throw an event of over half a million people worshipping Jesus across the world at the same time. I don’t think I can comprehend the vastness, but smallness of that many people worshipping Jesus. If this event ever happened, I’d call it ‘Glimpse of Heaven’. An event to give us a sneak peak of heaven.

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Easter Photo Session Special

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:: UPDATE:  All spots are taken for March 26th, if you can’t make the April 2nd shoot. Let me know and I can add you to a will call list, Thanks!!

Do you want some Spring/Easter pictures taken of your family or children?!  Well just in time for Easter, I’m holding a “Spring Family Photo Shoot” marathon! This will be a two day special event, where you can have some great pictures taken of your family and/or children.  The special will be offered two Saturdays on March 26th and April 2nd, in a beautiful private backyard on the St. Johns River.

Here’s what’s included in this Spring Special:

  • One Hour Session in a beautiful St. John’s River front location; to see the location click here.
  • CD full of all your high resolution images from photo shoot; with 10-20 of the photos post-edited for enhancement
  • One family photo with a decorative Easter 2011 design
  • An assortment of refreshments during your session
  • Promise of photo CD delivered by April 10th

All for a special price of $75.00 for everything! I will be limiting each day to four families per day, so if you are interested in participating you’ll need to fill out this form and make a 50% deposit to hold your spot via paypal.

And, since I’m in the mood for hooking you up with a better deal, if you refer someone and they book for the event. I’ll take another $10 off of your package.

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Eddy Foye Band Session.

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Last week, I had the opportunity to do my first band photo shoot. I hooked up with the worship pastor of our church for this photo session. We used an empty warehouse and semi-truck to shoot in.

I’ve known Eddy since I was a teenager. It’s awesome to see what’s been done through his ministry at our church and through events he and his band have led at. I remember a cool moment for me, was getting the honor preaching at the same event he led worship at.

Here’s a couple from the shoot.

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Mcfarland Photo Shoot.

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Had a great time with my good friends, Jeff and Flora, last week. We did some fun little photos of them with their daughter. Very fun and easy going family. Here’s a couple of my favorites.

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A Little Spontaneous Session.

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Last weekend the weather was incredible.
We used my in-laws backyard and a sweet glider chair straight from the 60s.

*Also, this was a great setting for some engagement photos! Let me know if you are interested!

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Whittaker and Fletcher – Bath Time Shoot

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Had a little fun the other night taking some shoots of my two boys! Had a blast.

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Why you shouldn’t plant a church :: part two

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Over the next week, I’m continuing to share why you shouldn’t start a church. Part one is here, and the back story is here.

Lesson #2 :: You aren’t called to start a church

I have had numerous interactions with different aspiring church planters, each with very noble and admirable reasons to plant or continue planting. But, I always challenged each man to determine in their heart did Jesus really call them to plant a church. I dare to ask you as an aspiring church planter, ‘Did Jesus really call you to start a church or is there a deeper issue at hand that needs to be dealt with?‘

If you are wanting to plant a church, you’ve really got to dig deep and check your motives and calling. I know we have a lot of noble reasons to plant churches, but our noble reasons are nothing apart from a calling.

What I mean is that, often aspiring planters will want to plant for the following reasons:

  • Pride or leadership submission issue
  • To be the next North Point, Elevation or Newspring
  • To be invited to speak a church leadership conference
  • To prove something to your parents, old church, and/or current staff you are competent

Now, no one will say this. But, rather hide it behind some ‘noble’ sounding cause. This is where I believe you’ve got to dig deep and search your heart. I truly believe if we reflected on that, some of us would get confirmation in planting, but others would realize that they aren’t called to plant a church. And, it’s ok if Jesus didn’t call you to plant a church. It just means he has another assignment and calling on your life!

For me, I honestly, don’t know right now if I should plant a church. Maybe at some point in my ministry, but I know right now that’s not the calling nor the season. And I’m okay with it.

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Why you shouldn’t plant a church :: part one

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I shared earlier this week that we shut down our church plant towards the end of last year. Through that process I learned a good bit about church planting, that will hopefully be encouraging and helpful for aspiring church planters.

Lesson #1: You might be called to plant, just not right now.

I know that the world and your city desperately needs you today. You are heaven sent and the people will cheer as you walk down the street because of your arrival and launch of your new church…just messing, excuse my sarcasm.

But, just because God put a vision, dream, and burden in your heart doesn’t mean he has called you to do it today. It might be another six months or six years before you get the opportunity to plant. Please don’t be discouraged during the waiting period, but rather embrace it. It will be valuable time for you to learn and grow.

You might be called, but maybe the Lord needs to work in your life some. He needs to fine tune your theology, motives, and heart. Maybe he is building a team and network around you that it isn’t quite ready yet. Be patient!

If God truly called you to plant a church, it won’t hurt to wait a little longer. You might just be surprised out much better things will be.

Any church planters have some wisdom you could impart about waiting on God’s timing before planting?

Tomorrow, I’ll share why some of you might not be called at to plant a church.

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The ‘I Tried To Be Slick’ Contest

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So, do you remember that moment you tried really hard to impress your date, only to embarrass the heck out of yourself? Well guess what, your embarrassing story might just win you a free photo shoot with your Love!

All you need to do is tell the story of a time when you tried to impress your date, but found yourself a little embarrassed instead.

Here’s what you’ll win:

  • A free photo shoot, a CD with the images from the photo session, and free bragging rights that you won this contest.

A couple rules:

  • You must live within the Jacksonville area or able to fly me to your city…sorry I don’t have enough cash to buy a plane ticket!
  • You must be able to do the photo shoot no later than March 15th.
  • You must be over 18, sorry no high school romances…you might be broken up by the time I’m done editing the photos.
  • You must be able to pay the contest fee of $50…ok only kidding!

Here’s how you enter:

  1. Tell us your story, by commenting below. Make sure to leave your name and email address.
  2. Then Copy and Paste the follow quote to your Facebook or Twitter status: ‘I entered the ‘I Tried To Be Slick Story Contest’ for a free photo shoot w/ @boydbettis, you can too: http://bit.ly/hE8HkM!’
  3. Enter by February 14th; we’ll announce the winner on February 15th at 8:00 PM.

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My daily gear and tools

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Sometimes I find it useful to learn more about the gear and tools people use on a daily basis. Here’s a glimpse of my daily office tools.

I use my 15in Macbook Pro for everything. There are days I want to downsize to a 13inch, but find I need the additional screen space to edit photos and do design work. I’ve been taking photos with my new Canon t2i, but honestly, wish I had the 5D. I’d love to be able to utilize the full frame sensor.

I use two types of moleskine journals. I use this one to take down bible notes, sketch out stuff, and to record random tidbits. And, I’ll use this one to memorizing scripture only.

I use to own an iPhone 3gs, but traded it for a Nexus S. There’s things I absolutely love about it and cause me to not miss my iPhone. But, I am very envious of the iPhone 4 at times. I switched carriers awhile back to save some money. Overall, I am very pleased with the Nexus S.

I carry everything in this messenger bag.

Online, I use gmail, google calendars, google docs, evernote, and dropbox. I love how my gmail account syncs perfectly with my Nexus S. I don’t miss at all having to sync my contacts and calendars by plugging it in. I read the Bible through Youversion. I am connected via social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr.

And on my desktop I use Photoshop, Aperture, and iPhoto. I think I’m running a Photoshop from like 3 generations ago…any have an extra license to update me!

How about you, what are some daily tools, programs, or gear you use? I’d love to find out about some new ones!

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