LifeChurchTV

[Martin]

oh... so when's everybody serving the purple kool-aid? -M

[bandnerd]

Do we get a snazzy pair of black nikes and track suits?

[Faith]

Please stay on topic. I began this thread to see if anyone here attended Life Church, and if so how they like it.

[Martin]

but we're on topic! apparently we're in the last days of civilization... i need to know which kool-aid to drink, which tracksuit to wear... i want to be prepared! -M

[Easy180]

but we're on topic! apparently we're in the last days of civilization... i need to know which kool-aid to drink, which tracksuit to wear... i want to be prepared! -M

If by last days they mean sometime in the next 50,000 years then I wholeheartedly agree...

And mmm weren't the tracksuits designed for comfort when they were going to be travelling with the alien spaceship hiding behind Hale's comet??...Of course you wear nike's and tracksuits...Don't want to be uncomfortable while space travelling

[metro]

naysayers, ask me this time next year after chaos breaks loose in the Middle East and beyond. anyhow back on topic, this isn't something LifeChurch.tv is promoting its just something I believe as far as prophecy in the scriptures goes. Anyhow anyone not attending church is welcome to join us at Life this weekend. The church has 6 or more services to accomodate to your schedule and is very welcoming.

[Martin]

i see... so you're saying this end-of-the-world stuff is more your personal opinion than the official stance of lifechurch? -M

[metro]

yes, just to clarify, didn't want to create any grey areas that that is what lifechurch.tv is teaching. in fact, they haven't talked about prophecy or end times to my knowledge.

[Martin]

cool. that's a good thing to clarify... when you first posted it, i thought it sounded atypical of something lifechurch would talk about... so it peaked my curiosity.

while the middle east situation won't be calming down any time soon, i'm not so sure that's a sign that the end of the world is impending... things have been pretty turbulent down there for quite some time now... centuries, in fact. but that's another discussion.

-M

[metro]

Drove down Expressway today. Lifechurch.tv now has our "coming soon" sign on the other half of the old SuperWalmart that Incredible Pizza is in. Can't wait until it launches next month.

[Easy180]

Are they going to have a pizza buffet and arcade games as well

[metro]

if they did easy180 would it matter?

[Martin]

so i guess it wouldn't matter if they had a full-service bar, either. -M

[Easy180]

so i guess it wouldn't matter if they had a full-service bar, either. -M

Now that's what I'm talking about mmm!!

[mwmcl]

I don't know about the Bible you read but my Bible doesn't mention Heaven being segregated by any denominations, faiths, beliefs, viewpoints, etc.

Just to play devil's advocate: The Bible also never mentions satellite churches, simalcasting a service on the web, or church marketing.

Question, if LifeChurch does have 10 'locations' or 'campuses'... does it have 10 pastors over each congregation?

[jdsplaypin]

Yes it does, Stillwaters' is GT Moody.

[mwmcl]

Good. I had heard they use a video screen and have only 1 pastor. Good to hear.

[metro]

mwmcl, to answer your questions accurately, I will provide a little more information than jdsplaypin. First off, Senior Pastor Craig Grochel still preaches at all the campuses through simulcast. Each Campus however has a Campus Pastor, Associate Campus Pastor, as well as a small paid staff and a large volunteer staff. The Campus Pastor usually starts off the service and prays at the end and greets visitors in the lobby, etc. When it is time for the teaching, the simulcast with Craig takes place.

To play devils advocate, the Bible also never talks about hymnals, robes, wearing a shirt and tie on Sunday, etc. In fact, many times does it mention that WE are the church, not a building or how we do things. You will find many examples in which Jesus went to the people and talked with them on their level and did life with them where they were at. In today's day in age, especially for a seeker or nonbeliever, entertainment is how you capture someone's attention. Just look at concerts, myspace, TV, youtube and how that has revolutionized American society. We are visual society. It just so happens that lifechurch realizes this is a modern way to reach a generation that otherwise probably wouldn't be going to church. The church is not so much about what many people on this website seem to get sooooooo upset about or against, the media is simply a beginning point, a tool, to reach people, the message is what changes peoples lives.

I hope you can check it out sometime.

On another note, any OKCTalker's helping launch the new NW OKC campus?

[Deni]

any church can be a great church if the pastor preaches from the bible. SO many people in churches today are looking toward the man and of course they are going to find fault with all fellow men, however if you look toward the bible and GOD you will over look men's faults and see just christian love. Just remember no Church is going to have everything you are looking for. That is when you should always follow the path of your bible.

I happen to love Crossroads Catherdral Church. Its big enough where the faults of other people wont be a distraction, they preach straight from the bible, and always seem to bring people to the alter. After all getting lost souls saved and teaching GOD'S word is what it is all about.

[metro]

Good post HOTTCUTZ, I think too many skeptics of Lifechurch and church in general are always looking for a fault, a flaw. Everyone has flaws whether they realize it or not, and if they think not, they are only fooling themselves. I think many people don't realize that Christians are imperfect and human, just like everyone else, the difference is we're forgiven by a God who is perfect and righteous.

Believe it or not, but Craig Groechel intentionally makes LifeChurch not about him, buildings, our logo, etc. but strictly the word of God. Bringing truth to a postmodern world that no longer believes in truth. Go to our website and you won't find his name plastered all over it, or the bulletin listing everyone's names and titles, etc. because too many people in Christianity today get caught up in titles, or name recognition, etc.

[Martin]

i know... it'd be a shame if lc was caught up like many organizations in christianity today by displaying everybody's name & title... wait... oh noes!



LifeChurch.tv Directional Leadership Team
Craig Groeschel - Senior Pastor
Bobby Gruenewald - Pastor, Innovation Leader
Jerry Hurley - Pastor, Team Development Leader
Kevin Penry - Pastor, Operational Leader
Sam Roberts - Pastor, Campus Operations
Executive Assistant Team
Sarah McLean - Executive Asst to Craig Groeschel
Lanita Lukens - Executive Asst to Jerry Hurley
Holly McHargue - Executive Asst to Bobby Gruenewald
Sherri Fisher - Executive Asst to Kevin Penry
Cindy Mason - Executive Asst to Sam Roberts
Regional Team
Todd Roy - Region 1 Campus Pastor
Chris Beall - Region 2 Campus Pastor
LifeChurch.tv Central Support Staff
LifeGroups Team
John Davis - Pastor, Executive Director of LifeGroups
Travis Petty - LifeGroups Coordinator
LifeKIDS Team
Scott Werner - Pastor, Executive Director of LifeKIDS
Allyson Evans - Director of LifeKIDS Central Team
JT Witcher - Associate LifeKIDS Pastor
Julie Dinkines - LifeKIDS Team
Kendra Golden - LifeKIDS Team
Carrie Thomas - LifeKIDS Team
Lyndi Thompson - LifeKIDS Team/Graphics
Jan Laymon - Asst Director of Central Staff Childcare
Shawna Naylor - Central Staff Childcare Director
Casey Davis - LifeKIDS Tech Specialist
Sara Cooper - LifeKIDS Production/Distribution
Kristy Chartier - LifeKIDS Executive Asst
Paula Ford - LifeKIDS Team
Amanda Hyden - LifeKIDS Programming Team
Masey Tillery - LifeKIDS Production/'Distribution
Youth Team
Zach King - Pastor, Executive Director of Youth
Terry Van Winkle - Pastor, Youth Leadership Development
Andy Tilly - Central Youth Communication
Kristin Packnett - Youth Admin Asst
Jeremy McCarter - Pastor, Youth SWITCH Experiences
LifeMissions/Mercy Ministry Team
Danny Vaughan - Pastor, Executive Director of LifeMissions
Jules Kloefkorn - Mercy Ministries
Jessica Thayer - LifeMissions Director
Rhonda King - LifeMissions Administrator
Experience Team
Kellian Schneider - Executive Director of Experiences
Mark Dawson - Senior Video Producer
Nick Jones - Video Producer - Youth
Aaron Ryburn - Video Producer - LifeKIDS
Grant Downing - Video Producer - Youth
Beth Johnson - Video Producer - LifeKIDS
Kevin Ely - Video Producer
Marcy McConnell - Host Team Coordinator
Stephen Cox - Graphic Designer
Abbi Zeliff - Graphic Designer
Crystal Davidson - Administrative Assistant
Finance Team
Cathi Linch - Executive Director of Finance
Robin Lee - Director of Finance
Kathie Unsell - Payroll Coordinator
Delicia Reherman - Contributions Specialist II
Maurine Holt - Contracts Coordinator
Lynn Fowler - Contribution Coordinator
Bonnie Thornton - Accounts Payable & Financial Reporting Coordinator
Jennifer Beagles - Accounts Payable Specialist
Christiana Bivins - Accountant
Buffy Pruett - Contributions Specialist
Technology/IT Team
Gary Holmes - Executive Director of Technology
Phil Rapp - Technical Team Leader
Suzy Crisswell - Systems Administrator
Andrew Snyder - Network Support Technician
Chris Thomas - Network Support Specialist
Stephen Gruenewald - Senior Tech Specialist
Kyle Thomas - Tech Specialist
Evan Hamilton - Tech Specialist
Brad Coats - Network Administrator
Katie Hoots - Administrative Assistant
Jared Taylor - Tech Specialist
Cody Birsner - Programmer/Software Engineer
Josh Turmel - Web Developer
Candace Penry - Media Distribution
Zach Gilliam - Media Distribution
Alison Dowdy - Website Administrator
Construction & Design
Mark Allen - Executive Director of Construction & Design
Travis Reynolds - Construction & Design Specialist
Rusty Stepp - Project Manager
Gina Evraets - Administrative Assistant
Scott Miller - Facilities
Communications & Public Relations Team
Katie Moore - Director of Communications & Public Relations
Erica Buchanan - LifeStore Director
Lisa Branson - LifeStore Coordinator
Human Resources
Terri Taylor - Director of Benefits and HR Administration
Aaron Ball - Training and Development Specialist
Ginger Ward - Director of Training and Development
Jessica Grimm - Human Resource Admin Asst
Receptionist Team
Malley Lynes - Receptionist
Danna Reynolds - Receptionist
Purchasing & Distribution
John Bizal - Purchasing & Distribution Coordinator
Jim Bernethy - Purchasing & Distribution Assistant
New Campus Launch Team
Damon Hudson - Launch Leader
Desiree Good - Launch Leader
Christie Coleman - Campus Launch Team Support
Partnership Exploration
Brian Ahern - Director of Partnership Exploration
Jeff Riles - Resource Manager
Kelton Hogan - Resource Manager
Digerati Team
Terry Storch - Pastor, Digerati Leader


LifeChurch.tv Edmond Pastoral Team
Miles Paludan - Edmond Campus Pastor
Trent Austin - Worship Pastor
Rod Costner - Associate Campus Pastor
David Brown - LifeGroups/LifeMissions Pastor
Tim Knox - Youth Pastor
Ketric Newell - Youth Pastor
LifeChurch.tv Edmond Staff
Patti Smith - Edmond Campus Administrator
Renee Brunette - LifeCare
Barbara Courson - LifeGroups Administrative Assistant
Jayma Winters - Volunteer Coordinator
Wendy Stanley - Youth Administrator
Josh Ritchie - Facilities Team
Brad Jackson - Facilities Team
Julie Brooks - LifeKIDS Director
Shauna Thomas - Administrative Assistant
Lacey Payne - LifeKIDS Ministry Coordinator
Stephen Hudgins - Tech Specialist
LifeChurch.tv OKC Pastoral Team
Chris Spradlin - Campus Pastor
Lance Young - Associate Campus Pastor
Chuck Salser - LifeGroups/LifeMissions Pastor
JC Riley - Youth Pastor
Dedra Smith - Associate Youth Pastor
Stephen Cole - Worship Pastor
LifeChurch.tv OKC Staff
Celia Borror - Administrative Assistant to Chris Spradlin
Dea Creek - Campus Administrator
Rodney Holt - Volunteer Relations Coordinator
Gary Hudlow - Facilities Director
Gina McClain - LifeKIDS Director
Toni Quinton - Cast Member Relations
Cari Kelley - LifeKIDS Administrative Assistant
Keast Neal - Facilities Team
Kristina Villar - Youth Administrator
Jil Neel - Administrative Assistant
Lisa Crawford - LifeKIDS Experience Coordinator
Justin Edge - LifeKIDS Ministry Coordinator
Arthur Smith - Facilities Team
LifeChurch.tv South OKC Pastoral Team
Trevor Williams - Campus Pastor
Clint Brewer - Associate Campus Pastor
JT Murrell - Worship Pastor
Wade Smith - Youth Pastor
Nick Smith - Associate Youth Pastor
LifeChurch.tv South OKC Staff
Laura Suttles - LifeKIDS Director
Stephanie McElhaney - Youth Administrator
Twyler Bibbins - LifeKIDS Castmember Relations
Marjorie Leibrock - Campus Administrator
Karyn Taylor - Administrative Assistant
Amy Urbach - Volunteer Coordinator
Michelle Adams - LifeKIDS Ministry Coordinator
Gage Brim - Facilities Team
Ian Grimm - Facilities Team


...ad infinitum -M

[Easy180]

Bringing truth to a postmodern world that no longer believes in truth.

Metro come on my man ....Straight out of a brochure

Little much don't ya think?

[jbrown84]

Hey metro, what are those crop circles on the hill in front of LifeChurch Edmond?

[metro]

mmm, just curious where on the website you found the info. it's been awhile but I know awhile back Craig had said he makes it purposely hard for people to find his name plastered on everything. I can't speak from the website since I haven't used it in awhile (perhaps I should), however I know its not on the bulletin, etc. anyhow, I think that is besides the point, a distraction from the message.

jbrown, I didn't know they had crop circles out front, BUT I believe you could be serious since the current message series is called Urban Legends, debunking spiritual myths. (kind of like the crop circles are urban legends, etc.) You should listen to one of the sermons online. They're only 20 minutes or so and very relevant to today's lifestyle. It's been a funny but serious message series that has garnered international interest including Youtube.com . A message a few weeks back was partially shot at a house which local urban legend claims to be "haunted". In the video you will notice some odd ghostly images. This has sparked global interest on youtube.com, thus thousands of people worldwide that otherwise might not hear the gospel message, are hearing because of this message series.

here is a link to the youtube videos. its the first one on this page.

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

[Martin]

on lifechurch's website there's a list of staff for the whole organization and a list for each satellite. i didn't even list every name that was contained on the site. honestly, though, i don't think it's a big deal one way or the other if lifechurch lists those in its employ... i was merely having a laugh at the idea that lifechurch wouldn't stoop so low as to list everyone's names and titles.

i just think it's a bit dishonest to say that it's only about the message. regardless of what i think of its theology... lifechurch is marketed like a brand. it markets branded bumper stickers, tee shirts, albums, etc. while you may argue that those are just witnessing tools, you can't deny that on these items themselves the brand is being marketed over the message. -M