Disclaimer - I am writing this blog because i want to, not because my pastor/boss asked me too. 
Now that’s outta the way… to the blog!
At relevant, we say we are all about life change. And as a staffer, I can tell you it’s not just something we say. We spend a ton of time and energy planning the services at relevant with that exact goal in mind. I love it when we get an email, or have a conversation with someone, and they tell us that they are different - better even - because of something God did through relevant. We always try and take time to celebrate that as a staff. However, one of the most rewarding things for me, is seeing lifechange happen among the staff and key volunteers as we’ve been doing this thing called relevant church. I experienced something pretty cool today and I wanted to share. For those that don’t know me, I am the visual arts director at relevant. I get the opportunity to make the awesome (i think) videos for our church and I am in charge of tech and the tech team. That means every sunday, I sit in the back of the theater and watch over my lil flock (the tech team) and make sure things go smooth. That’s 2 services per sunday, and it used to be 3. Needless to say, I have heard Paul speak A TON since I’ve been at relevant. Today, in our second episode of bailout, Paul had a chance to do something he doesn’t often do. He got to brag a little. You see, at relevant, we found out one of our biggest draws is that we are a group of people who don’t have everything together, and we don’t hide from that. Paul, though in my opinion a great man, is the chief of us at highlighting his faults to show us what not to do. For the 4 years we’ve been doing this, and every year we’ve done a financial series, Paul stands in front of the church and tells us he’s a big goof and has messed his finances up. Well, today, he stood on the stage as a debt free man! It made me proud. As a staff, and as church members, we are truly lucky to have Paul. He is obviously practicing what he preaches, and is a great example to us all. And not just in the things he’s messed up. He turned his relationship problems into “The 30 Day Sex Challenge”, which has helped countless couples and singles to have the types of relationships God intended. In the “Sweatin to the 80’s” series, he showed a commitment to fitness of the body, the mind, and the health of the church body. Witch every series we do, I can see him grow closer to God and what he wants us to do I’m really proud of him, and just wanted to take the time out to say it. Thanks Paul, for all you do! And everyone out there who is aching to see some life change, look no further than our pastor. Thanks everyone for reading, and stay tuned to the blog. Tiffany Wolfgram, one of our writer’s, will have an entry in a couple days for your enjoyment. Everyone feel free to register, interact, comment, anything you’d like. We have a bunch of entries that our writing team has put together over the past couple weeks that I think are really great. Check em out, and please, have a fantastic week!
- Haas