The results are in.
Here are two lists you may be interested in reviewing:
2007 Top 100 Largest Churches and 2007 Top 100 Fastest Growing Churches
I’d like to point out a few things for you…
Forty-seven of the top 100 largest churches are non-denominational.
Celebration Church - 95th largest and 29th fastest growing. This is a lead ARC (Association of Related Churches) church in Jacksonville. This is where several Shoreline ladies went for the Shine conference in May of this year. If you’re ever in Jacksonville, I suggest visiting Celebration. Not only is it an amazing church, it will really give you a vision of where Shoreline is going in the future.
The Potter’s House – I’m sure you’ve all heard of T. D. Jakes, the pastor of this huge church. Not only are they the 10th largest church, they’re also the 16th fastest growing. Do you remember when Chris Hill spoke at Shoreline this year? This is his home church.
Grace Family Church – 36th fastest growing. Pastor Eric and Darlene are like BFF with the senior pastor. This is also where James Dodzweit is the youth pastor to 1,000+ middle school students. Do you remember James? He’s given a message at Shoreline a couple times and he was the guest speaker at the 2006 Blessing of the Youth. Oh, and he was interviewed by this little TV network called CNN.
Seacoast Church – 55th fastest growing. This is a lead ARC church. Pastor Eric and Darlene are friends with the senior pastor, who likes to vacation in Destin (who doesn’t?).
New Life Church – 4th fastest growing. Another lead ARC church. If you ever go visit the Vess family while they’re stationed in Little Rock, you should totally check it out.
Church of the Highlands – 51st fastest growing. Another lead ARC church. Some Shoreliners came from this church! Guess who? No, seriously – guess. Okay, I’ll give you some hints. It’s two married couples. One wife does hospitality and the other wife is a current life group leader.
LifeChurch.tv – 5th largest and 40th fastest growing. Remember when I suggested reading Confessions of a Pastor by Craig Groeschel? He’s the lead pastor at this church. Who’s read the book?
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Lori- You are doing an absolutely fantastic job! Thank you for all you do for life groups. Keep up the super great work! You’re awesome! I’ve never seen anyone be so committed. Your enthusiasm is contagious! I really appreciate all you do.
My guess for one of the couples from Church of the Highlands is the Veals. Do I win anything?
You are correct, Angela! You win… hmm… the opportunity to hold my baby tomorrow morning at Panera! Ha ha! Just kidding. Hey, you did a great job with the “coffin” skit!
The other is the cutest “little” couple in the church
You are correct! Great hint, Pastor Eric. Does anyone know who he’s talking about?
I know but I won’t give it away!
Lori, you are doing a great job. And on the last blog about having “wins”, I honestly have so many of my life group attendees that took the jump to the next seat and are now volunteering, simply because I recognized their giftings and then I did something really outragious… I asked!
He’s got to be talking about Me and Monica. Cutest couple in the church. Or hottest, at least.
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