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I started my sermon at Eleven22 this week telling a story of the first time I met Joby Martin years ago – late night, around a campfire, just him being broken over one friend who he wanted to know Jesus. God has taken that desire of his and breathed on it, and a massive historic movement of the gospel is taking place.

I ended my week there this morning, watching hundreds of the 900+ people who were baptized there – just today - in addition to the almost 5000 people who have already been baptized there this year alone. This church is doing more good in the world than almost anyone. But well beyond that – they simply preach the Bible, share the gospel, sing songs to Jesus – and tens of thousands of people are gathering every week together, and thousands of people are becoming followers of Jesus every year.

What marks this church is hunger. And humility. And generosity. And a passion for people to know and follow Jesus.

Their team is led by some of the most dedicated, humble, generous, kind people I’ve ever met. And Joby Martin is the real deal. I know him off the stage, and his integrity and purpose never changes. And I’m grateful to be his friend.

I was around some people who I’ve loved for years now. And I met some incredible people who are giving their lives for the things that matter most.

May God do everywhere what God is doing there.

Thank you @jobypmartin and the @coe22 team for your trust this week. I personally, and @churchproject_ , are learning from your leadership and friendship.
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