Thanksgiving Week Blitz – Jason Hirsch

Just came off a week getaway with my family.  Spent most of our time in Anaheim, CA.  Angel (my wife) had a teachers convention, so……….. me and my four children utilized the time to have a blast together, while she was sitting in meetings.   Over the last 5 years my family has become more strategic [...]

Pick Up The Phone – Jason Hirsch

Ring………………Ring………………..”Hello”…………..  “Dad, just calling to check on you?”  Ring…………….Ring…………….”Hello”…………….”Suzzie it’s Lynn, just calling to see how you’re doing?”   Ring……………………Ring…………………”Hello”…………………..”Tom it’s Frank, I haven’t seen you in a while and was just wondering how you are?”  Ring……………………Ring…………………….Ring……………………”Hello”……………..”Joy, it’s your bro, just calling to find out how you and the family are doing?”
You know what I think [...]

Wolverine

If you don’t like fighting, don’t watch the below clip.  It’s Scott Adkins showing his choreographed moves for X-men origins.  One day in heaven I might have moves like his!:)Enjoy!!

Staff Retreat #2 – Jason Hirsch

After B-fast last Saturday we held our planning sessions.  The flip chart is my friend, and that is how we began.  I love blank flip charts!  Am I sick?:)
The goal of the morning and afternoon was developing a plan, based on our current knowledge and listening for the heart of God.  Below is the approach [...]

Staff/Council Retreat #1 – Jason Hirsch

This past weekend we had our second annual www.EpicChurchlv.org staff/council Fall retreat.  The primary purpose of our retreat was team building, and planning for the year/s ahead.   I believe each year of intentional church/people building, compounds and will affect each sequential year.
Our theme this year was “Beach Ball Reality”.  I do urge other teams to [...]

Porn Debate

Some of you were wondering where you could watch a porn debate between Ron Jeremy & Craig Gross.  Once you click on the link below, scroll down to the bottom and you can see the debate from YALE.  Enjoy!!
http://abcnews.go.com/nightline/faceoff

Beach Ball Reality – Jason Hirsch

Last night we kicked off www.EpicChurchlv.org staff retreat.  By staff retreat I mean, we removed ourselves from our normal surroundings for some distinct purposes.   Last nights purpose was team building.  Our over all theme this year is:  “Beach Ball Reality.”
Just some highlights:
1. The staff had dinner together.  Because it was a beach theme, each [...]

Porn – Jason Hirsch

I don’t have a ton of time to write this morning.  I have to finish a message for Sunday, and put all of my thoughts together for www.EpicChurchlv.org staff retreat that kicks off at 5:00 P.M. this evening.
I was able to spend the last couple of days with Craig Gross of www.xxxchurch.com a ministry dedicated [...]

Goals Week – Jason Hirsch

This week at www.EpicChurchlv.org I’ve dubbed it as “Goals Week.”  It’s where I get to sit down with the staff individually, and follow-up from last years goals, and look ahead towards next years.  I also give the staff a sheet in which they can review me, and a sheet in which they can review their [...]

Heart Work – Jason Hirsch

For so many years, I’ve heard people tell me that the job of a pastor must be very hard work.  Some days it is, and other days it isn’t.  Sounds a little like your job – huh??  Yep, on a day-to-day level, we’re all similar in so many ways. I’ve tangible goals just like you, [...]