The Underground - Crossroads' new Youth Initiative has a blog updated by youth pastor Chris Brooks. So you can bet that everything that needs to be written about, and all the information that needs to be disseminated about the Underground will most certainly appear there. However, one thing that won't appear there is my list of take-away's from last nights launch:
- It was so great to be around such an awesome group of 9th through 12th graders. Young people are the future of the Kingdom of God. We are honored to know and serve you.
- A bunch of people busted their butts to get the Underground ready to open. Without them it wouldn't have worked.
- Snack bar is awesome. Thanks Mack!
- Carpet is awesome. Thanks Mike!
- The look and feel of the room is clean, fresh, professional and electric.
- All the student helpers and adult volunteers knew their job and did it well.
- New song by the band was slamming and the sound in the room is great!
- All the graphics, the lighting, the video content all good! Every segment in the service flowed into the next and worked great.
- Chris Brooks message: Solid. Short. Sweet. Important.
- Chris is the right person, in the right seat on the bus for this stage in the development of youth ministry at Crossroads. He's a great communicator, a humble and caring person, growing in his gift.
- Jessie Brooks has truly put her heart into everything that is happening at the Underground and it shows!
Like Paul, who wrote to the Corinthians (1 Cor 3:10-15) about laying a foundation and those who build upon it, Ben and Kelly Rice left something great to build on, the foundation that is Jesus Christ. I have every confidence that Chris and Jessie will build with care, and the quality of their work will stand the test of fire.
Kudos on a great launch!
