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Fred Andrews

The Techology Show Notes for 10-13-2010 and #FUEL2010

I won’t be on the Techology Show today because I am in Fishers, IN at Wesleyan HQ for the annual FUEL Youth Pastors Event.  On the show today, they are giving away an autographed copy of Dr. H.B. London’s book Refresh, Renew, Revive.  Tune in at 9 am EST at http://www.thetechologyshow.com.

I’m at FUEL to network with some great leaders and work with my good friend Matt Rhodes(who sits a few feet away now putting the finishing touches on some images).  Chase Your Lion is giving away a ton of free stuff as well.  If you’re coming to FUEL don’t forget to register for one of these awesome prizes including an 8 GB iPod Touch!

Also, make sure to sign up for the newsletter so you can be eligible for monthly prizes starting next month!  We’re going to be giving away Andy Stanley’s new book “The Grace of God.”  Here’s a preview:

948145: The Grace of God The Grace of God

By Andy Stanley

Nobody deserves the sin-free life and glorious future that God offers—but remarkably, it’s ours for the taking. Why? Because of God’s grace! Join Pastor Stanley as he warns against the pitfalls of legalism and explores the transforming power of God’s unmerited favor, lavish love, and kindness. Then come to terms with your own “grace story”! 256 pages, hardcover from Nelson.

Here are the show notes:

Introduce
Dr. Fred Andrews
Rev. Phil Baily (Undergrad SWU, Master of Ministry SWU)
Rev. Steve Pickel (Undergrad SWU) 20 years in ministry

Resources about Sabbaticals
Pastoral Sabbatical Program
www.cogcmc.org/pdf/sabbatical.pdf

Point Loma Nazarene University’s Center for Pastoral Leadership
Pastoral Sabbatical Leave Bibliography
http://www.pointloma.edu/PastoralLeadership/ChurchRelations/SabbaticalLeaveBibliography.htm

DOWNLOAD OF THE WEEK
MyPublisher
http://www.mypublisher.com/

Stuxnet Worm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-11414483

THEY SAID IT

“Once you’re there … witnessing evil, and you come to the Western world and everyone is celebrating you are back—it can be aggravating.”

Robert Park, the American missionary and activist detained in North Korea for six weeks, after North Korea also released his friend Aijalon Gomes. Park is being hospitalized with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Source: Christianity Today Online

http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/augustweb-only/45-11.0.html

“It’s the age-old double standard, people are more critical of what she did because she’s a girl.”

Nicole Queathem, Senior at Duke University commenting on Karen Owen’s graphic PowerPoint “thesis” about all her sexual conquest while a student at Duke University.

Source: TIME.com

http://newsfeed.time.com/2010/10/08/duke-students-sex-rating-thesis-goes-viral/?iid=nfmostpopular#ixzz12CDLXdpk

“This is something that allegedly happened two years ago. We don’t want a quick resolution, but the proper resolution.”

Phil Reese, manager for New York Jets game hostess Jenn Sterger who has alleged that Brett Farve sent her racy text messages and lewd photos while he was the quaterback for the Jets.

Source: ESPN.com

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5677989

“As to performance, we’ve nothing to say that we haven’t said about the other WP7 launch devices, it’s blindingly, ridiculously, delightfully quick.”

Vlad Savov, blogger for Engadget commenting on Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 devices launched October 11, 2010.

Source: Engadget

http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/samsung-omnia-7-first-hands-on/

“…the idea that the body is a vehicle for reaching consciousness with the divine. That’s just not Christianity.”

Albert Mohler, Southern Baptist Seminary President who is calling for Christians to avoid Yoga.

Source: The Associated Press

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39553520/ns/us_news-life

“Pastor Butcher has been an Apostle ‘Paul’ of The Wesleyan Church and the wider evangelical movement who truly lived and believed ‘Nothing is impossible with God.’ His message and life will continue to flourish for generations.”

Dr. JoAnn Lyon, General Superintendent of the Wesleyan Church commenting on the death of Dr. Orval Butcher who founded Skyline Wesleyan Church and was a Pastor to Pastor’s

Source: Communications Department of The Wesleyan Church

http://wesleyan.org/doc/news_article?id=1101&src=news
Couple creates biggest little red wagon ever, turns truck into monster-size childhood toy
http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2010/10/12/2010-10-12_couple_creates_biggest_little_red_wagon_ever_turns_truck_into_monstersize_childh.html#ixzz12CRNVgk7

Your 15 minutes are ticking away

I heard something Sunday night that greatly disturbed me. A guy on CNN asked the question,”Has Star Jones committed career suicide by bashing Barbara Walters?” I know that Star Jones has a law degree and was on the View and had a high profile wedding(and now divorce). But has she really had enough of a “career” that she could commit entertainment career suicide. I’m even more baffled that Star Jones got time on CNN. We live in a day and age where anybody, anywhere can be a celebrity. All it takes is a great YouTube post and your 15 minutes will get started. I heard Fred Andrews say in a sermon one time that Zsa Zsa Gabor was famous simply for being famous. That is so true today. To gain fame in our 24 hour new cycle, 500 channel, internet world is not a terribly hard thing to do. People get on the cover of magazines just for going to dinner(or for having cellulite-gross!). Accomplishment has taken a back seat outrageousness and brains has taken a back seat to beauty. My fear is that many of us will get caught up the race for fame and forget that there is only One “Famous One.” That we will use our talents to seek recognition for ourselves rather than diverting the attention to the One who gave our talents(and beauty). The problem with being famous today is that it’s not that special anymore. If you don’t believe me I have four words for you-Star Jones…Kevin Federline. Our choice is to spend a lifetime trying to gain our 15 minutes of fame or to spend our lives making famous the One who created minutes.