The 4 nights we had in McMinn county, TN for our Infuse event were amazing. Thanks to “Bond”, Allen and the rest of the community that got behind this event. Abandon from the Lone Star State was the band for this Infuse. They did a killer job connecting with students and taking us to the throne every night. We had a good time hanging out and getting to know the students there. Dairy Barn and all! The last night was on of the most powerful moves of God that I have ever been a part of. Abandon played a killer rock show, ended with some worship. God showed up and did not leave and I spoke. The invitation started and student began to flood the alter. This last night was a huge affirmation from the Lord that He has His hand in the Infuse event. I can’t even begin to put it into words. So I will just share a comment from my MySpace page from a student that was there for the week. “INFUSE was awesome..and ur message the last nite touched me in a way that is unexplainable..it was just what i needed to hear so there is no doubt in my mind that god had his hand on that and u r rite in the center of his will:) killer reality check for me:) thanks so much for comin to itsy bitsy etowah.. we all love and miss u here:)” Can’t wait to go back!!!

Well Leslie and I skipped out on the last day and half of GMA to roll out to the city by the bay, San Francisco. (She always likes to tag along when the city is cool) I was going out there to speak but we added an extra day to see stuff and relax. The Fisherman’s Warf with the seals was unbelievable. The Jelly Belly Factory had to be the best smelling place that I have ever been. In N Out Burger is a little slice of Heaven on earth. Every time I go to IKEA I want to just move in. And lastly, crab should not be allowed to taste that good! So the next day, we went off to the wonderful city of Stockton, CA in a lovely rainstorm for a great event with our friends Lystra’s Silence. It was a great night of worship and celebration. HUGE thanks to Gina and Nikki, the youth workers at FBC. They put together one of the best organized student ministry events that I have ever been a part of. Had a blast with you guys! Thanks for taking such good care of us…right down to the grapes!

Kentucky, the bluegrass state. I did not see any bluegrass, or hear any, much to my relief. Leslie and I went up for an area wide youth rally for the Christian Churches in southern, KY. We had a great time in Campbellsville. The rally was a good time! Some great youth workers put the whole thing together and took amazing care of us. The guy in charge was named Bucky and that is just cool. We stayed at a Holiday inn Express and woke up feeling like we could do anything. I think it has something to do with the Cinnamon rolls, Wow!

I am still alive. It’s been a interesting year so far. Leslie and I took some much needed time away. My grandfather passed away. I have been doing some reading and writing some new talks. Been thinking a lot about mattering, living a life that matters. Its gonna be a awesome year. Looking forward to trips, to the Bluegrass State and to California in the weeks a head.

Whoa…..the last 60 days have been crazy, this year we had the chance to be at all three of the National Youth Worker Conventions put on by Youth Specialties. In every city the FUSELAGE artists did a late night and in Nashville we had a big event at RCKTWN. It was cool to have everyone in one place. The only thing that I can’t figure out is: Why do people live in Pittsburg? The highlight for me had to be taken the stage with Rebecca St. James and leading over 1000 Youth Workers in communion. What an honor to lead those who lead to the table, and to encouraging them to remember and rest. Thank you Student Minister for allow me to minister along with in reaching a generation! Next fall there are going to be FOUR of them, I may need a clone!

Well what another cool year in Newport, TN. For the last seven years we i have been speaking in the small town of Newport, TN and God has always done some BIG things while we have been there. Thanks again to Rob Myers and his team for loving and supporting this ministry! Newport was movin’ up this with a brand new Ruby Tuesday, it breaks up the trips to Waffle House and the greatest Mexican food place La Carretta (or the Cart)….mmm tasty!. The week is always a ton a fun. I must say one of the coolest services I have been a part of is the last night communion time as the students came two by two to kneel at the table. It blows me away to see God on the move in that town year after year. See you next year!

Whoa, last night rocked! A few over 500 of us gathered in Coldwater, MI at the high schools for a LOUD night. It was an honor to share the stage with Staple, Kids In The Way, Kurios, and Disciple. All of the bands rocked, Kurios led us in some coolest, freshest, hands in the air worship. Students made commitments not to just gather around a flagpole but to radically change their campus not with a bunch of religious activity but with the radical love of God. Thanks to Disciple they are ready to RISE UP. This has been a busy few weeks. Another busy 30 days is ahead. Had a great time last week at AO at MTSU last week. Home for 48 hours then off on the road with The Turning. Props to Bob at the front desk of the Holiday Inn Express.

It was a lovely 115 degree day in Denton, TX seven years ago that Leslie and I said I do. I am still not sure what we she was thinking. God brought me the coolest chic ever and we have had seven really cool and crazy years. Drop her a email over at the fam page and congratulate her on surviving being married to me! Also of notable mentioning our little dog Gibson Franklin Weaver celebrated his 4th birthday last week.

I have entered the very strange but friendly place know as MySpace. You can swing by and be friend. What a great place where people can make new friends. It’s ok to be on MySpace even if you are not wearing a black t-shirt that would not fit your little brother, and tapered jeans with your black converse. Although it is prefered. So come on, be my friend…. please Be My Friend. I said please.

This fall, I will be hitting the road with several of the different Fuselage bands doing Infuse events around the country. Infuse is an event designed to come to your town to challenge your students to dig deeper in their walk with the Lord and to let others know about how Christ has changed their lives. During this 4-5 day event, I travel with a Fuselage band who will connect with your students both on and off stage. The band will lead worship for the as well as do an outreach concert during a night of Infuse. Each night has a different focus and will have a little something for everyone regardless of where they are in their relationship with the Lord. Infuse is a great way for a community to come together and build unity as the students draw closer to the heart of God. There are some dates for the fall still available. For more information about Infuse, please call the XN Artist office and they can provide you with further information and schedule your event.