Notes from C3 Conference 2020
Everyone is a creative genius. @ed_young
What’s keeping you from unleashing your uniqueness? @ed_young
Creativity is turning what if into what is. @ed_young
Creativity is problem solving. @ed_young
Systems are important but don’t worship them. @ed_young
Embrace chaos and conflict. @ed_young
Don’t let finances limit your imagination. @ed_young
See culture through the eyes of Bible. OS Hawkins
Having the fear of the Lord is not fearing that God is going to put His hand ON you to hit you but rather that He would remove His hand (of blessing and anointing) OFF your life. OS Hawkins
The secrets of the Lord are with those who fear Him. OS Hawkins
Unexpected things happen. @lisayoungfc
Your spouse’s calling is my calling. @lisayoungfc
It is in our disappointments where God shows up the most. @lisayoungfc
People are watching how you go through things. @lisayoungfc
Your response matters. Your reaction affects others. @lisayoungfc
Let go of control. @lisayoungfc
When I try to control what I can’t control I lose control over the things that I can control. @lisayoungfc
Retrain your thinking from disappointment: Drop back, Talk back, Lean back, Look back, Bounce back. @lisayoungfc
God is going to increase and expand your appointment through your disappointments. @lisayoungfc
Never leave the details behind. @edshaikh
You are not everything to everyone. @edshaikh
Less is more. @edshaikh
What you wear sends a message. @edshaikh
Panel session: Conflict of Interest
Conflict is positive.
Conflict is proof the change is coming.
We don’t use the term “conflict” but “clarify.”
Ask: Is that person seeking truth or seeking to argue?
Often times tiredness triggers conflict.
Pull your emotions out if it.
Conflict is the distance between expectations and reality.
Ask: What problem are we solving?
Words matter.
State the obvious so that others don’t live in oblivious.
Boundaries: Good fences make good neighbors.
Learn your leader’s patterns and rhythm. Become a student of your leader.
You don’t have to fight every fight.
If you need them (for affirmation and approval) you can’t lead them.
They come for a reason and stay for a season.
Don’t put your security in people.
Don’t communicate conflict in writing or through social. Do it in person.
Don’t hit send. When you send it you are forced to defend it.
Responsibility is the best word for leadership.
Be humble and listen.
Who does what by when?
Panel session: Beyond the Blank Page
Develop the discipline of planning.
Plan within a team.
Plan Sundays at least 10 days in advance.
Communication is key.
Worst thing is wasting volunteers time.
Big ideas require big teams.
We are the side show, it’s not about us.
God prepared a table for you for intimacy. @louiegiglio
People don’t have time for tables (sitting and waiting) nowadays. @louiegiglio
We are so concerned with the world proving how spiritual we are that we have missed the moment. @louiegiglio
The enemy wants a seat at your table. @louiegiglio
You know the enemy is at your table if you keep thinking: It’s better at the other table. @louiegiglio
You know the enemy is at your table if there’s a voice telling you: you are not going to make it and that you’re not enough. @louiegiglio
What He paid for this dinner is unreal. @louiegiglio
The table is surrounded by your enemies to show you that you can have peace in their midst. @louiegiglio
Depression is real but not bigger than Jesus. @louiegiglio
Any tree with beauty above ground also has a lot going on underground. @phildooley
The power of the tree with in its longevity. @phildooley
Trees see time as an advantage. @phildooley
Time takes time. @phildooley
Patience and impatience both produce something. @phildooley
Consistency builds strength. @phildooley
Fruit is product of a healthy tree. @phildooley
The goal the health, the result is fruit. @phildooley
A tree isn’t effected by its environment but it’s seed. @phildooley
Always pray, not just in crisis. @charlesnieman
Ain’t know blessing on being dumb. @charlesnieman
At times you will be tempted to throw in the towel. @charlesnieman
No army has ever gone into a fight with a white flag. @charlesnieman
Don’t plan to surrender. @charlesnieman
Life is not going to be easy and nice simply because your called. @charlesnieman
Faith is believing and speaking. Believing drives our speaking. @charlesnieman
Don’t just live a saved life but a called life. @charlesnieman
To have grit means to be resolute. @charlesnieman
If you quit, is your life going to get better? @charlesnieman
Get back in the fight. @charlesnieman
If you quit what are you going to tell your kids and church? @charlesnieman
If you can’t take it, you shouldn’t have ever started. @charlesnieman
Grit is more important that talent. @charlesnieman
Because He is in me I can always get back up. @charlesnieman
If you quit, you won’t experience God’s restoration. @charlesnieman
When my wife left me (passed away) God didn’t. @charlesnieman
Not everyone is building houses that can withstand storms. @priscillashirer
Who will remain? @priscillashirer
You don’t have to go looking for a storm, storms come to you. @priscillashirer
What kind of house are you building? @priscillashirer
You can’t quit a calling. @priscillashirer
Remain in a leaving culture. @priscillashirer
Remain because Jesus is coming. @priscillashirer
When I get to heaven God is going to ask me about my house. @priscillashirer
We are too concerned with each other houses. @priscillashirer
When your little (young)your job is to know your father. @priscillashirer
Too much weight on young legs will hurt you. @priscillashirer
In your teenage years, the weight will bring out what is on the inside. @priscillashirer
We need spiritual parents. @priscillashirer
You commit to honoring Him and He will build your house. @priscillashirer
People will remember how you left. Don Lichi
Get beyond sin management. Don Lichi
Have quiet time. Don Lichi
Ministry is rewarding. Don Lichi
Stay in a blessable position. Don Lichi
Church workers: don’t confuse your work with your walk. Don Lichi
Just because you think something it doesn’t make it true. Don Lichi
Have a pain partner. Someone who will be a support for you during difficult moments. Someone who is willing to ask a second question (tell me more). Someone who won’t be overwhelmed with your honesty. Don Lichi
Stay faithful to the call. Don Lichi
Don’t question in the night what He revealed to you in the day. Don Lichi
To remain means: I’m moving in. Don Lichi
A secret revealed loses its power. Don Lichi
You can’t bring back the glory of God without gladness. @bishopjakes
Your attitude determines your altitude. @bishopjakes
If the structure is right, you can place weight on it. @bishopjakes
When it seems like God is not doing anything, He is doing everything. @bishopjakes
Saul was worried about the position, David was focused on the presence. @bishopjakes
On the road to destiny the “ox” will trip. @bishopjakes
Just because you’re David (called) it doesn’t mean you won’t trip. @bishopjakes
When your emotion start making decisions, you make bad decisions. @bishopjakes
The world can rap, song, and dance too what’s going to make the Church different? @bishopjakes
You didn’t come to get a cart but the glory. @bishopjakes
What you give away is an indication of what you value. @bishopjakes
His destiny was out on hold because of his values. @bishopjakes
People now rather be on stage than at the altar. @bishopjakes
Increase your hunger for God not your budget. @bishopjakes
Don’t be a cheap copy of a rich original. @bishopjakes
Take big steps- there is no time for small acting. @bishopjakes
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