Then you have the guys running the lights.  Shaun Aycock does a great job of leading out in this area.  He has Zack Huston working with him on a regular basis and they do a great job of making sure everyone can enjoy the service.  Trust me, it takes a lot of work with lights to make me look good on stage.

Then there’s Craig Bagwell.  Craig has recently become famous for making the leg lamp for the man lounge.  In the booth he runs the computer and everything that we see on the screens.  He has recruted his brother Jonathan, who then recruted his friend, Matthew, and they all work together to do a super job back there.  Jonathan did almost give his life in setting up the stage one day, so we’re thankful that he’s still with us.

Along with these guys you have Neil Conn, who runs the video camera and Tim Raley, who edits/shoots video, and also tells us when our packages come in at UPS, but that’s for a different blog.  Anyway, you also have Tony Walker, Andy Allen and Kyle Smith that help in a variety of ways.  Our newest addition is Brian Pelfrey and, boy, if he only knew what all is coming his way.

I just want to say a HUGE thank you to each of these guys.  Like I said, the always go above and beyond to make for a great service.  God really blessed us with so many willing, and qualified, volunteers.  Thanks God!

The coolest part of the night is that men finally started learning that you can be a Christ-follower and still be a man.  The challenge is just to be the man that God built you to be.  I believe men are tired of being told that they can’t be the man God made them to be and still be a “good Christian”.  The way we see it, the very best thing you can do with God is to be exactly who HE made you to be.  So, whatever God built you to do, go do it.  And, have some stinkin’ fun while you’re at it.

However, the greatest part of our night was the meeting afterward.  Gina did her first “Want More” meeting tonight.  This meeting was to let people know what it takes to get involved in XL.  We had a great number of people come to the meeting and 10 people signed up to help in some area.  That is AWESOME!!!  God really blessed the night.  And, props to Gina for doing the best job in the world with all of our volunteers. 

By the way, I’m rooting for Tennessee tonight because it’s Cliff’s birthday.  I think that would be a great gift for him.  And, it’s cheap for me.

Thanks to Wes and Chris for having the heart to serve others behind the scenes so the people can connect with the God that created them.

Our Lead Team is made up of James Wisener, Gina Scurlock, and Jason Alford.  These are three of the most awesome people that I have ever had the priveledge of working with.  They completely get the vision of XL and are commited to making it happen.  I truly believe that God put this team together and has called us to do something really crazy for His Kingdom.  I know without a doubt that I could not do what God calls me to do without them.  Thanks to God for this team.

Keep checking in.  I’ll be bragging on the rest of the team as we go along.

Also, I want you to have all the latest information about XL.  I will be pushing the new series and telling you what is coming up this weekend.  I think XL is pretty awesome and I don’t want you to miss any of it.  Just like our XL website, this is where you’ll be able to find the latest info. about what is coming up.

So, comment if you want, just read, or whatever.  Just know that if you come here, you’ll probably hear some pretty crazy stuff.  Trust me!