1. History of North Point Church
My wife Rachel and I started this church in September 2003. We began meeting in the former Town & Country Theater on North Kansas Expressway. Our purpose was to start a church in order to serve the north side of Springfield. Our dream is to help people...
2. What to Expect
North Point Church is a unique church with an extraordinary vision. Our services are designed to be relevant, enjoyable & meaningful. We have a passion for the arts, so music, drama and media are a big part of the way we communicate. We connect,...
3. God at the Movies
God At The Movies - Promo Video from North Point Church on Vimeo.
We all love the movies. The characters capture us. The stories inspire us. And the popcorn keeps us coming back to the movies time after time. This summer, grab some popcorn and candy...
4. About Me
I am the lead pastor of North Point Church. Born and raised in Texas, I began my ministry career as a Youth Pastor. After serving churches in Arkansas, California, Texas, and Missouri, my wife Rachel and I decided to plant a church in Northwest Springfield....
5. My Family
My wife Rachel and I have been married for 18 years. We have two children David and Christian. This family picture was taken in the spring of 2009.
Laws of Marketing
Posted by Tommy on 07 28th, 2010 | no responses
There is a little book that I love called “The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing”. According to the authors of the book, Al Ries & Jack Trout, the first law is “the law of leadership”.
1....
Clever? Never!
Posted by Tommy on 07 27th, 2010 | no responses
“The art of war does not require complicated maneuvers; the simplest are the best, and common sense is fundamental. From which one might wonder how it is generals make blunders; it is because they...
Can the Movies Inspire?
Posted by Tommy on 07 26th, 2010 | 3 responses
What is your favorite movie scene, and why?
God’s Will (part 4)
Posted by Tommy on 07 22nd, 2010 | one response
Searching for God’s Will? Hint: It’s not lost! Do you need to make an important decision? Are you at a crossroads? Consider these questions:
1. Does it (the decision) line up with God’s...
God’s Will (part 3)
Posted by Tommy on 07 21st, 2010 | 2 responses
I don’t think there is any Christ Follower who hasn’t struggled with the desire to know God’s Will. The problem is, many people hold the mistaken idea that if they figured out that...
God’s Will (part 2)
Posted by Tommy on 07 20th, 2010 | no responses
This metaphor might seem like an over simplification, but I think God’s will is like a traffic light.
Usually, when I am following God’s will I have peace. Peace is the feeling that I get...
God’s Will (part 1)
Posted by Tommy on 07 19th, 2010 | one response
God’s will usually guides us into areas of life where we are gifted, have strengths, passions, and desires. If you are trying to figure God’s will out, start with these questions:
What...
10 Easy Ways To Know You’re Not A...
Posted by Tommy on 07 15th, 2010 | 2 responses
By Tony Morgan, from his book “Killing Cockroaches”.
1. You’re waiting on a bigger staff and more money to accomplish your vision.
2. You think you need to be in charge in order to have...
Hurt versus Injured
Posted by Tommy on 07 13th, 2010 | 2 responses
I lifted the following post from my friend Herbert Cooper. I respect him! On Saturday, he found out that his mom had passed away. On Sunday he had to stand before 3,300 people and preach his heart...
The Week in Review (Highlights)
Posted by Tommy on 07 12th, 2010 | 2 responses
1. “God at the Movies” Got started with a bang. Great crowd - great environment - talked about “Empathy”…. good week.
2. Hundreds and hundreds of people took bags to fill...
“Changed Life” Bags
Posted by Tommy on 07 7th, 2010 | 2 responses
There are a few times a year we give you a unique way to participate in North Point Church’s ImpACT initiative (www.northpointnow.org/impact). At the end of this week’s services, as you leave the auditorium,...
402 People Baptized
Posted by Tommy on 07 5th, 2010 | 7 responses
Last weekend at North Point Church, we baptized 402 people. Each life represents a “changed life”. Each life represents a story of grace. I was in awe of what God did.
I am including...
God at the Movies
Posted by Tommy on 07 1st, 2010 | one response
God At The Movies - Promo Video from North Point Church on Vimeo.
We all love the movies. The characters capture us. The stories inspire us. And the popcorn keeps us coming back to the movies time after...
Team of Rivals
Posted by Tommy on 06 30th, 2010 | no responses
Here is my book recommendation for the day! I am currently reading this book …… it is very good.
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln is a non-fiction book written by historian...
The Unlikely Disciple
Posted by Tommy on 06 29th, 2010 | one response
I have recommended this book before, but I want to do it again.
While his friends at Brown are preparing for semesters abroad, submersing themselves in foreign cultures, sophomore Kevin Roose takes on...
About Me
Born and raised in Texas, Tommy began his ministry career as a Youth Pastor. After serving churches in Arkansas, California, Texas, and Missouri, Tommy and his wife Rachel felt the Lord leading them to plant a church in Northwest Springfield. Tommy and Rachel have two sons, David and Christian.
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Twitter: What I'm Doing
- Plan on taking the boys to Silver Dollar City this afternoon.
- I think I have my "talk" ready for this weekend "God at the Movies"
- My tweets have been boring lately. I can't even remember the last time someone called me a heretic.
- "Laws of Marketing" - http://tommysparger.com/?p=2625
- Good staff meeting today
- @AdamSwenka barf
- Did some video for "Get Smart" on an airplane last night. (the plane is not mine by the way)
- "Clever? Never!" - http://tommysparger.com/?p=2620
- Putting together a talk for "Get Smart" ... "God at the Movies"
- RT @johncremeans: Great to be back in the office today. Time for lunch with @tommysparger and @adamswenka.
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