Comments for Brandon A. Cox http://www.brandonacox.com Pastor, Church Communications Guy, Church Website Designer & Blogger Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:22:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Be a More Balanced Church by Charles Specht http://www.brandonacox.com/leadership/be-a-more-balanced-church/#comment-23238 Charles Specht Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:22:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6955#comment-23238 Evangelism.  Discipleship.  Fellowship.  Ministry.  Worship. I'm tying to figure out a good acronym for this because EDFMW is tough to pronounce.  LOL Evangelism.  Discipleship.  Fellowship.  Ministry.  Worship.
I’m tying to figure out a good acronym for this because EDFMW is tough to pronounce.  LOL

]]> Comment on Does Rick Warren Endorse Chrislam? by Alternate http://www.brandonacox.com/culture/rick-warren-endorse-chrislam/#comment-23236 Alternate Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:58:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6685#comment-23236 Of course damage control must be done.  Who better than someone blinded by the limelight?  Recorded speeches are part of history and cannot be denied.  How about the speech at the Islamic Conference 2009, stating that Islam with it's 1 billion and Christianity with it's 2 billion need to live in harmony! Hogwash! (2 Cor 6:14) Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? Before you say it, that's not just talking about marriage or a business deal! Jesus Christ is the ONLY way to be saved. There is ONE God and he shares his glory with no one! Rick Warren talks double talk, he suggests they live in harmony, but he's not for it!  hmmmm! That's like saying," I love PB/J sandwiches, but I would never eat peanut butter!  Sounds ridiculous, because it is! If you read his books and have no spiritual  discernment, then you have more serious problems than this. The next thing always thrown up is that if you don't agree with FALSE religions, then you are judging them or you're not showing love. No, if you love someone's soul, then you DO tell them, not what they want to hear, but what they NEED to hear. The truth.  The Gospel of Jesus Christ and Him crucified! And No, I am not a hurting person trying to hurt!  I am a born again person,  challenging other Christians to get a backbone and stand up for their Savior-Jesus Christ! Of course damage control must be done.  Who better than someone blinded by the limelight?  Recorded speeches are part of history and cannot be denied.  How about the speech at the Islamic Conference 2009, stating that Islam with it’s 1 billion and Christianity with it’s 2 billion need to live in harmony! Hogwash!

(2 Cor 6:14) Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath
righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Before you say it, that’s not just talking about marriage or a business deal!

Jesus Christ is the ONLY way to be saved. There is ONE God and he shares his glory with no one!

Rick Warren talks double talk, he suggests they live in harmony, but he’s not for it!  hmmmm!

That’s like saying,” I love PB/J sandwiches, but I would never eat peanut butter!  Sounds ridiculous, because it is!

If you read his books and have no spiritual  discernment, then you have more serious problems than this.

The next thing always thrown up is that if you don’t agree with FALSE religions, then you are judging them or you’re not showing love.

No, if you love someone’s soul, then you DO tell them, not what they want to hear, but what they NEED to hear. The truth.  The Gospel of Jesus Christ and Him crucified!

And No, I am not a hurting person trying to hurt!  I am a born again person,  challenging other Christians to get a backbone and stand up for their Savior-Jesus Christ!

]]> Comment on 6 Ways to Abuse Your Freedom of Speech and 6 Ways to Respect It by David http://www.brandonacox.com/leadership/6-ways-to-abuse-your-freedom-of-speech-and-6-ways-to-respect-it/#comment-23235 David Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:31:00 +0000 http://brandonacox.com/?p=6025#comment-23235 totally agree, im actually making a project on the abuse of freedom of speech   totally agree, im actually making a project on the abuse of freedom of speech
 

]]> Comment on The Savior-Sensitive, Seeker-Sensitive Church by Brandon A. Cox http://www.brandonacox.com/culture/the-savior-sensitive-seeker-sensitive-church/#comment-23234 Brandon A. Cox Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:43:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6950#comment-23234 I'm glad you read it too. I don't think "seeker-sensitive" is the goal in the way we understood it 10 years ago, but the core idea of trying to be sensitive to the needs of lost people is a biblical one. But being sensitive to Christ is the first priority. I’m glad you read it too. I don’t think “seeker-sensitive” is the goal in the way we understood it 10 years ago, but the core idea of trying to be sensitive to the needs of lost people is a biblical one. But being sensitive to Christ is the first priority.

]]> Comment on The Savior-Sensitive, Seeker-Sensitive Church by Rev. Acosta http://www.brandonacox.com/culture/the-savior-sensitive-seeker-sensitive-church/#comment-23233 Rev. Acosta Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:48:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6950#comment-23233 "moving people from 'come and see' to 'come and die..."  Yes. Excellent. I must admit that I groaned at your title, "Seeker-Sensitve"-etal. So glad I followed the leading of the Lord and read the entirety of your insightful post. You helped me greatly. God Bless and thank you. “moving people from ‘come and see’ to ‘come and die…” 
Yes. Excellent. I must admit that I groaned at your title, “Seeker-Sensitve”-etal. So glad I followed the leading of the Lord and read the entirety of your insightful post. You helped me greatly. God Bless and thank you.

]]> Comment on The Savior-Sensitive, Seeker-Sensitive Church by Brandon A. Cox http://www.brandonacox.com/culture/the-savior-sensitive-seeker-sensitive-church/#comment-23232 Brandon A. Cox Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:51:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6950#comment-23232 Thanks Bobby! Thanks Bobby!

]]> Comment on The Savior-Sensitive, Seeker-Sensitive Church by Bobby Hudgens http://www.brandonacox.com/culture/the-savior-sensitive-seeker-sensitive-church/#comment-23231 Bobby Hudgens Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:49:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6950#comment-23231 Well put, Brandon! Right on target. Well put, Brandon! Right on target.

]]> Comment on The Savior-Sensitive, Seeker-Sensitive Church by Scott http://www.brandonacox.com/culture/the-savior-sensitive-seeker-sensitive-church/#comment-23230 Scott Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:56:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6950#comment-23230 Wise words Brandon. I agree. Let's take the good stuff from these guys and not focus too much on the issues in where we disagree with them.  Wise words Brandon. I agree. Let’s take the good stuff from these guys and not focus too much on the issues in where we disagree with them. 

]]> Comment on The Savior-Sensitive, Seeker-Sensitive Church by Anonymous http://www.brandonacox.com/culture/the-savior-sensitive-seeker-sensitive-church/#comment-23229 Anonymous Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:24:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6950#comment-23229 Great balance my bro. The greatest gravity is to the extreme. Thanks for keeping it real! Great balance my bro. The greatest gravity is to the extreme. Thanks for keeping it real!

]]> Comment on The Savior-Sensitive, Seeker-Sensitive Church by jimrosy http://www.brandonacox.com/culture/the-savior-sensitive-seeker-sensitive-church/#comment-23228 jimrosy Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:18:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6950#comment-23228 Thanks so much for this article. We all have lot to learn from one another. Each man comes at it a little bit different due to upbringing and the context of where they pastor. In the end, everyone you mentioned are men of God called according to His purpose. Thanks so much for this article. We all have lot to learn from one another. Each man comes at it a little bit different due to upbringing and the context of where they pastor. In the end, everyone you mentioned are men of God called according to His purpose.

]]> Comment on The Pro’s and Con’s of Planting a Church In a Movie Theater by Dave http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/the-pros-and-cons-of-planting-a-church-in-a-movie-theater/#comment-23227 Dave Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:01:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6944#comment-23227 Great blog. We are planting 1 April (seriously) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Yesterday I approached a local movie theater situated like yours in a busy part of a mall. I came on-line to get exactly the info. you have posted. Thank man, big help. A couple of questions: 1. You say you are achieving some ministry times at the front. How have you done this?  2. Are you preaching from a platform? Our Cinema seat go head high and are perfectly positioned so that the screen is visable just above the back of the seat thus blocking out  a guy standing at the front. I figure we can raise the front but havent  figured how that will affect people in the front row. 3. I would love to hear how you do kids. clearly there is no space for a lot of play. 4. Finally, what music/sound/lighting have you gone for? Thanks again for a great blog post. Dave. Great blog. We are planting 1 April (seriously) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Yesterday I approached a local movie theater situated like yours in a busy part of a mall. I came on-line to get exactly the info. you have posted. Thank man, big help.
A couple of questions:
1. You say you are achieving some ministry times at the front. How have you done this? 
2. Are you preaching from a platform? Our Cinema seat go head high and are perfectly positioned so that the screen is visable just above the back of the seat thus blocking out  a guy standing at the front. I figure we can raise the front but havent  figured how that will affect people in the front row.
3. I would love to hear how you do kids. clearly there is no space for a lot of play.
4. Finally, what music/sound/lighting have you gone for?
Thanks again for a great blog post.
Dave.

]]> Comment on Celebrating the Diversity of the Church by Bobby Minor http://www.brandonacox.com/culture/celebrating-the-diversity-of-the-church/#comment-23226 Bobby Minor Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:30:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6947#comment-23226 Awesome post Brandon! Awesome post Brandon!

]]> Comment on The Pro’s and Con’s of Planting a Church In a Movie Theater by Caryweaver http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/the-pros-and-cons-of-planting-a-church-in-a-movie-theater/#comment-23225 Caryweaver Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:26:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6944#comment-23225 Thanks for the reply! The local manager can make or break you! Thanks for the reply! The local manager can make or break you!

]]> Comment on The Pro’s and Con’s of Planting a Church In a Movie Theater by Brandon A. Cox http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/the-pros-and-cons-of-planting-a-church-in-a-movie-theater/#comment-23224 Brandon A. Cox Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6944#comment-23224 Cary, we have had a great relationship with the local manager. He said their box office doesn't open until 12:30, so he was fine with us getting out by 12. We start at 10 and conclude by 11:20 or so and we have no problems, so worst case, we would start at 9:30 if we had to be out any earlier. I hope you can work it out. Cary, we have had a great relationship with the local manager. He said their box office doesn’t open until 12:30, so he was fine with us getting out by 12. We start at 10 and conclude by 11:20 or so and we have no problems, so worst case, we would start at 9:30 if we had to be out any earlier. I hope you can work it out.

]]> Comment on The Pro’s and Con’s of Planting a Church In a Movie Theater by Cary Weaver http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/the-pros-and-cons-of-planting-a-church-in-a-movie-theater/#comment-23223 Cary Weaver Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:07:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6944#comment-23223 Brandon, I am in talks with Malco for a potential church plant myself. My biggest issue right now is that corporate is requiring we be out by 11:30 - You mentioned being out by noon... Did you negotiate this later exit time? I know it's just 30 minutes, but that's huge when you're setting up/tearing down! Brandon,

I am in talks with Malco for a potential church plant myself. My biggest issue right now is that corporate is requiring we be out by 11:30 – You mentioned being out by noon… Did you negotiate this later exit time? I know it’s just 30 minutes, but that’s huge when you’re setting up/tearing down!

]]> Comment on Celebrating the Diversity of the Church by Gabe Taviano http://www.brandonacox.com/culture/celebrating-the-diversity-of-the-church/#comment-23222 Gabe Taviano Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:12:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6947#comment-23222 Thrilled to see this, after being a part of a church that is doing this exact thing and celebrating their 1 year anniversary here in Columbus, OH. Will be praying for you all - excited to see this as part of your vision at such an early stage! Thrilled to see this, after being a part of a church that is doing this exact thing and celebrating their 1 year anniversary here in Columbus, OH. Will be praying for you all – excited to see this as part of your vision at such an early stage!

]]> Comment on The Pro’s and Con’s of Planting a Church In a Movie Theater by Brandon A. Cox http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/the-pros-and-cons-of-planting-a-church-in-a-movie-theater/#comment-23221 Brandon A. Cox Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:58:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6944#comment-23221 Storage isn't available to us, but we're becoming ninjas at the packing process. Good tip though! Storage isn’t available to us, but we’re becoming ninjas at the packing process. Good tip though!

]]> Comment on The Pro’s and Con’s of Planting a Church In a Movie Theater by Ray R Harris http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/the-pros-and-cons-of-planting-a-church-in-a-movie-theater/#comment-23220 Ray R Harris Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:19:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6944#comment-23220 Brandon,  Try meeting with the management of the theatre and asking them if you can rent one or two storage rooms at the theatre to put your trailer stuff in.  We rented two rooms for $75/mo/ea. and it was great during bad weather days (plus safer than a trailer). Brandon,  Try meeting with the management of the theatre and asking them if you can rent one or two storage rooms at the theatre to put your trailer stuff in.  We rented two rooms for $75/mo/ea. and it was great during bad weather days (plus safer than a trailer).

]]> Comment on The Pro’s and Con’s of Planting a Church In a Movie Theater by Brandon A. Cox http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/the-pros-and-cons-of-planting-a-church-in-a-movie-theater/#comment-23219 Brandon A. Cox Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:08:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6944#comment-23219 Haha, I love this!! Haha, I love this!!

]]> Comment on The Pro’s and Con’s of Planting a Church In a Movie Theater by Stolleson http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/the-pros-and-cons-of-planting-a-church-in-a-movie-theater/#comment-23218 Stolleson Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6944#comment-23218 (Funny - my pastor just provided me with trend/research info about churches meeting in theaters for a release we're sending out & you guys were in the info!) We've been meeting for two years in a theater. We didn't plan for it to be permanent, either, but it has knocked down traditional walls to reach people who might not otherwise have come. Our pastor likes to say that God has strategically placed us in a place where great stories are told to tell the greatest story of all. We worked with the theater the past two years to sponsor free Veggie Tales movies on Sat mornings before movies start. Before Christmas, we had nearly 200 people come with 90% from the community! The theater also lets us leave our outside banner up for awareness - many have come just because they saw it. We've encountered some of the same challenges you mention, but have been given an entire wing for our service and children's area (5 screens total), and the large screen has encouraged us to be more creative with the visual elements of our worship. We set up communion stations around the theater rather than pass the trays - that works fairly well. We've lost some of the more "traditional" folks, but God has brought us seekers and that is really refreshing and invigorating for those who've been there from the start. Now every time I smell buttered popcorn, I think about worshipping - not a bad deal! (Funny – my pastor just provided me with trend/research info about churches meeting in theaters for a release we’re sending out & you guys were in the info!) We’ve been meeting for two years in a theater. We didn’t plan for it to be permanent, either, but it has knocked down traditional walls to reach people who might not otherwise have come. Our pastor likes to say that God has strategically placed us in a place where great stories are told to tell the greatest story of all. We worked with the theater the past two years to sponsor free Veggie Tales movies on Sat mornings before movies start. Before Christmas, we had nearly 200 people come with 90% from the community! The theater also lets us leave our outside banner up for awareness - many have come just because they saw it. We’ve encountered some of the same challenges you mention, but have been given an entire wing for our service and children’s area (5 screens total), and the large screen has encouraged us to be more creative with the visual elements of our worship. We set up communion stations around the theater rather than pass the trays – that works fairly well. We’ve lost some of the more “traditional” folks, but God has brought us seekers and that is really refreshing and invigorating for those who’ve been there from the start. Now every time I smell buttered popcorn, I think about worshipping – not a bad deal!

]]> Comment on The Pro’s and Con’s of Planting a Church In a Movie Theater by Brandon A. Cox http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/the-pros-and-cons-of-planting-a-church-in-a-movie-theater/#comment-23217 Brandon A. Cox Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6944#comment-23217 Charles, you're spot on with those assumptions. I've told Grace Hills many times that we won't be in a building for a loooong time to come, so finding creative spaces to "gather" is important, but so is "scattering" the rest of the week throughout the community. We use 1 for adults, 1 for kids, and the third is our nursery, but we bring in 6 cases of foam flooring and 4 cases of kid-friendly fencing to create a whole new environment. It all fits on the floor between the front row and the screen. There wasn't really a per-theater option that I know of. We went in asking for three, so I'm not sure. Charles, you’re spot on with those assumptions. I’ve told Grace Hills many times that we won’t be in a building for a loooong time to come, so finding creative spaces to “gather” is important, but so is “scattering” the rest of the week throughout the community.

We use 1 for adults, 1 for kids, and the third is our nursery, but we bring in 6 cases of foam flooring and 4 cases of kid-friendly fencing to create a whole new environment. It all fits on the floor between the front row and the screen.

There wasn’t really a per-theater option that I know of. We went in asking for three, so I’m not sure.

]]> Comment on The Pro’s and Con’s of Planting a Church In a Movie Theater by Charles Specht http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/the-pros-and-cons-of-planting-a-church-in-a-movie-theater/#comment-23216 Charles Specht Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:46:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6944#comment-23216 I've always wondered how much the rent was for a theater.  $650 for three.  Does that mean it is around $200 per theater, or did you have to rent three theaters?  If you have one for worship, one for kids, what is the 3rd for? I've often thought about doing a church plant in a theater.  I do think that it would help people realize that "church" is not a building.  Also, it would force the congregation to foster small groups, which is a good thing. I’ve always wondered how much the rent was for a theater.  $650 for three.  Does that mean it is around $200 per theater, or did you have to rent three theaters?  If you have one for worship, one for kids, what is the 3rd for?

I’ve often thought about doing a church plant in a theater.  I do think that it would help people realize that “church” is not a building.  Also, it would force the congregation to foster small groups, which is a good thing.

]]> Comment on Fellow Church Planters, Check Out Velocity 2012 by Brandon A. Cox http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/fellow-church-planters-im-heading-to-velocity-2012/#comment-23215 Brandon A. Cox Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:16:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6931#comment-23215 It's possible. I feel it when all my friends are at Echo and Catalyst. :) It’s possible. I feel it when all my friends are at Echo and Catalyst. :)

]]> Comment on Fellow Church Planters, Check Out Velocity 2012 by Charles Specht http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/fellow-church-planters-im-heading-to-velocity-2012/#comment-23214 Charles Specht Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:54:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6931#comment-23214 Hmmm, is it possible to have a godly jealousy?  Because I'm jealous of those going to this conference.  Sigh... Hmmm, is it possible to have a godly jealousy?  Because I’m jealous of those going to this conference.  Sigh…

]]> Comment on Fellow Church Planters, Check Out Velocity 2012 by Brandon A. Cox http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/fellow-church-planters-im-heading-to-velocity-2012/#comment-23212 Brandon A. Cox Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:56:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6931#comment-23212 Absolutely man! Absolutely man!

]]> Comment on Fellow Church Planters, Check Out Velocity 2012 by Brandon A. Cox http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/fellow-church-planters-im-heading-to-velocity-2012/#comment-23213 Brandon A. Cox Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:56:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6931#comment-23213 Definitely!  Definitely! 

]]> Comment on Fellow Church Planters, Check Out Velocity 2012 by Shawn lovejoy http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/fellow-church-planters-im-heading-to-velocity-2012/#comment-23211 Shawn lovejoy Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:28:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6931#comment-23211 True story! Atleast you know my heart was in the right place! True story! Atleast you know my heart was in the right place!

]]> Comment on Fellow Church Planters, Check Out Velocity 2012 by Jonathan Pearson http://www.brandonacox.com/planting/fellow-church-planters-im-heading-to-velocity-2012/#comment-23210 Jonathan Pearson Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:17:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6931#comment-23210 Look forward to seeing you there! Look forward to seeing you there!

]]> Comment on Bobby Minor’s Coaching Network and Truly Mutual Church Planting Partnership by Bobby http://www.brandonacox.com/leadership/bobby-minors-coaching-network-and-truly-mutual-church-planting-partnership/#comment-23209 Bobby Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:13:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6928#comment-23209 Thanks Brandon! I'm excited to see how God uses this! Thanks Brandon! I’m excited to see how God uses this!

]]> Comment on What Does Revival Look Like in 2012? by Mark Haines http://www.brandonacox.com/culture/what-does-revival-look-like-in-2012/#comment-23208 Mark Haines Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:26:00 +0000 http://www.brandonacox.com/?p=6922#comment-23208 I've been echoing Habakkuk's prayer for quite a while --  "LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, LORD. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy."  But I balance it with Isaiah's proclamation --  "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" This nation needs another Great Awakening in whatever form the Lord sees fit to send it. I’ve been echoing Habakkuk’s prayer for quite a while –  ”LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, LORD. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy.”  But I balance it with Isaiah’s proclamation –  ”See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”
This nation needs another Great Awakening in whatever form the Lord sees fit to send it.

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