jayhardwick.com: Their Love is Loud

Can't say enough how excited I am for everyone at Catalyst Church. They went all out 10 days ago, put it all on the line, and look/look what God has done!

I admire Casey's courage as the Lead Pastor to sit in front of a video camera and to stand in front of their Sunday morning crowd and say what he said the way he said it. Talk about a real life example of transparency, honesty, humility, and surrender.

I admire the vision that they so profoundly attached to the needs. It wasn't just about money and it was never just about the short-term...itsUPtoUS.org is about owning lostness in Greenville and about a community of Jesus followers saying with one voice, "162,000 lost people...not in our city!"

I admire the way so many CCers went to bat with their own relational networks. While I was at the Catalyst office yesterday, a guy came in to drop off a check...no one on staff knew him! He heard about the need and the opportunity and got involved. Unbelievable!

Clearly, God wants Catalyst Church to be a part of His Kingdom agenda in Greenville, SC. And clearly, Catalyst Church wants to be a part of God's Kingdom agenda in Greenville!

Casey, Jake, Sarah, Ryan, and the rest of the crew...my chest is sticking out a little more today because of you. I am so proud of all of you...not just because this was successful, but because you were faithful and courageous!

CCers...God has spoken CLEARLY...you are a needed movement and a movement He is using and wants to use even more! Do not hold back...do not shy away...leverage every day for His glory and His Kingdom! Praise God for what He has done and will do!