Okay, so I'm still sixteen months away from turning thirty. But I'm realizing more and more that I'm not the youngest guy on the block anymore. Here's a shout out to a few of the younger guys who challenge me.
Steven Furtick: His passion and raw energy might remind you he's still 27. But that's about it. This guy's turning Charlotte upside down.
Tony Sebastian: Tony's one of my best friends from Bible College. He was a year behind me. He's the best youth pastor I've ever been around. And he's been recently commissioned to move to Greece as a missionary. Can't wait to visit him in Thessalonica:)
Nick Poole: Nick's really a thoughtful writer. He's just accepted a position working with Jeff Leake to create a church planting movement in Pittsburgh. Looking forward to watching how God uses him.
Tory Farina: Tory started Highpoint Church near Minneapolis less than two years ago. He's reaching a ton of unchurched people (including most of his own neighbors)! Everytime I talk with him he challenges my thinking.
Josh Karrer: Josh is launching Crossings Church in Glen Allen, VA. They worked out a deal with Chipotle to give burritos to their first time guests. Josh is a goldmine for creative outreach ideas.
Paul Stewart: Paul serves as the adult ministries pastor at Oak Hills Church. Everytime he posts to his blog I say "why didn't I think of that!" Paul's really a great thinker.
George Washington: Oops, wait a minute; wrong list:)
These are just a few of the young guys who stretch me. The list is so much longer. And if you're reading my blog and I haven't met you yet, introduce yourself! And to those of you who haven't started your blog yet, what are you waiting for? You know who you are. Jerome...
Don't forget to pray for all these guys. They're just kids:)
Some good bloggers you've posted! Thanks, I'll check 'em a few out from now on.
Posted by: Kyle Minckler | June 08, 2007 at 01:14 PM
thanks brad!! looking forward to seeing you in a couple weeks!
Posted by: Nick | June 08, 2007 at 01:29 PM
hey man, you're one of the young guys i'm constantly learning from!
this ol'dog IS learning a few new tricks! thanks!
have a great weekend - and hey, I'm workin' on getting you some stuff that your requested...
Chilly
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Posted by: Chilly | June 09, 2007 at 01:03 AM
Come on PB you haven't even turned 29 yet.
Posted by: JT | June 09, 2007 at 11:41 AM
I've never been on a list before. Especially never been called a kid by one just a couple years older than myself. So thanks for the reference Old Man. I will look forward to being apart of this mission with you for a long time.
I just heard what the AG is planning for church plant funding... I would love to see what you think.
Posted by: Tory | June 13, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Will someone please tell a future church planter to move to the city of LOS ANGELES please.
Posted by: Eve | June 22, 2007 at 01:23 AM
You are a great friend that I constantly learn from. I hope to take a lot of Brad Leach ideas to Greece.....
Posted by: Tony Sebastian | June 24, 2007 at 08:53 PM