Today was awesome. In fact, there are so many things going through my mind right now that I have to just hit things haphazard-style (an ode to my brother Mike P):
- 12 baptisms. TWELVE. I got to baptize 5 of them. One was someone I’ve known for over ten years, lost contact with, and baptized this morning after reconnecting. One was someone I prayed for “without ceasing” for a long time who battled an eating disorder. One was someone who overcame a drug addiction. One received the grace and mercy of Jesus while in rehab. The list goes on and on.
- I didn’t lead worship this morning. In fact, I wasn’t even on stage today. I sat back and worshiped with my wife. I was SO proud of Rhonda this morning, who led in an INCREDIBLE, Spirit-led way, and Robby, Bree, Chris, Justin, and Shay who led people to the cross through their presentation of the excellence God deserves. They kicked off with “Yours is the Victory,”
- Biggest attendance Sunday EVER. Unbelievable.
- My wife made a last-minute decision today to be the hands and feet of Jesus to someone at church. So proud.
- Donnie preached a message that spoke to me on many levels. It’s time to ReFocus.
- Saw our volunteers do another amazing work today through their interactions with people, witnessed three volunteers flocking to welcome a first-time guest, and overheard encouraging conversations between other first-timers.
Here’s a short video of Vertical Worship BRINGING IT this morning.
My heart is overwhelmed tonight.









