Debt Free Day @ The Journey

Today I’m teaching live at all four Journey services in Manhattan.  The topic: How Do I Become Debt Free? In all four services we are going to help someone become debt free.  Through the generosity of members in our church we are going to select one person and help pay down their debt. I love it when the church acts … Read More


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A Word to Media Pastors

My primary audience for this blog is Senior Pastors, but I know other pastors and church staff sneak a peek from time to time. Today, I want to say a brief word to Media Pastors. (You might want to forward this post to your staff member in charge of media.) Over the last 10 months, I’ve had the opportunity to … Read More


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Material World – Sunday @ The Journey

Today Kerrick is teaching live at The Journey as we continue our Financial Peace series.  The topic: How Do I Overcome the Desire for More? Have you fallen into the trap of materialism?  Do you find yourself constantly wanting more or coveting the latest gadget or filling up more and more storage spaces? If so, maybe you need to ask … Read More


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Finacial Peace @ The Journey Today

Today we are kicking off an 8-week “Financial Peace” series.  We planned this series in November 2007! We had no idea when we did the preaching calendar that we would launch this series in the middle of one of the greatest financial downturns ever.  Only God! Today I’m teaching live in Manhattan for all four services and our location pastors … Read More


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Salsa Service on Sunday

On Sunday we are doing a Salsa service at The Journey. No, I’m not talking about the style of dance or the refreshment selections, I’m talking about the style of worship order. If you’ve listed to my Worship Planning Seminar, then you know that we have three different types of worship orders that we use regularly to give variety to … Read More


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It’s Baptism Day!

In addition to the 6 services we conduct on a Sunday (four in Manhattan, one in Jersey City and one in Brooklyn), we are holding a special baptism service this afternoon. Pastor Taylor Field of Graffiti Community Ministries and East 7th Street Baptist Church graciously allows us to use his church (check out his books about Lower East Side Life … Read More


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6 Sundays Ago…

It’s been 6 Sunday’s since I’ve preached at The Journey (or anywhere for that matter)….this is the longest I’ve gone without teaching on a Sunday since…well, maybe since I went in ministry in 1990.  It’s been healthy, restful and positive (and some people might say the last 6 weeks at The Journey have been the best ever.  Ha!). Today I’ll … Read More


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One Month to Live Begins Today @ The Journey

Today at our Manhattan location we kick-off a four week series based on the bestselling book “One Month to Live” and the author of the book, Kerry Shook, is our guest speaker.  Kerry is the pastor of Fellowship of the Woodlands in Woodlands, TX.  His church was one of our sponsoring churches when we started in 2002.  I can’t wait … Read More


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Sunday in Phoenix

I arrived in Phoenix yesterday and today I have a rare Sunday off. I’ll be attending a private event starting later today and going throughout the week. On Thursday, I’ll be teaching my Fusion Seminar at Camelback Community Church. (It’s not too late to register if you are in the area. Just click here.) Here are a few of my … Read More


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