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-willrodes.com/blog- » Blog Archive » Meet Nick — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:41:39 +0000

[...] Nick Charlambous is our new internet campus pastor, who I have had the pleasure of working with as we get things ready for the launch of NewSpring’s internet campus. Check out his blog as he details our team’s process of launching the internet campus. Also, check out Tony’s interview with him here. [...]

By: Bill Duncan and Helen Bailey

Bill Duncan and Helen Bailey — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:31:38 +0000

Hey Nick!
Bill and I enjoyed sitting near you at the Clemson game. We are so excited for you and your new job! Best wishes! Love, Helen and Bill

By: Patricia Walker

Patricia Walker — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:11:20 +0000

What a story!!! I was disappointed when I learned that Nick the “cocklebur” was not going to be getting the cockles up with his challenges to the status quo of local politics (back to boring same old, same old). I thought, what a loss, but I had no idea that NS was getting the gain.
How exciting! It is so cool the way NS raises up leaders from within, it reminds me of the kind of thing Jesus might do. It sounds like a dynamic new ministry.

By: Val Hall

Val Hall — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:23:50 +0000

I was a fan of “Cocklebur’s” column. His candid reporting impressed me. Wow! How neat to learn how the Holy Spirit wooed him into God’s family & now will use Nick to further His kingdom via the internet ministry. The possiblities our endless!

By: karin

karin — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:17:56 +0000

“I think its the tantalizing possibility that we can make our message truly viral once again, where faith in Christ can come from people “rubbing up” against Christ-followers in their day-to-day lives and (hopefully!) their seeing Christ in us.”

With the flu season upon us and so many viruses to contend with, I truly pray that the message of Christ be ‘truly viral’ and everyone would be affected by it!

Loved that word picture!

By: David E. Holt

David E. Holt — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:43:25 +0000

Great interview! Much of what you say about church and ministry and outsourcing the message has been a passion of mine since I started my ministerial career. I spent the last 21 years of my ministry creating a new concept church, growing from two families in rented quarters to a church campus which included a state of the art 1600 seat auditorium. Our focus was in reaching people who’d never understood that the Christian faith wasn’t just buildings and denominations, but primarily involveda personal relationship with God. To capture their attention and interest we created ministries and programs which were obviously relevant to their needs. And it worked! Much of my book grows out of my personal experiences, ideas and grateful successes. In my opinion, your new approach to ministry will be a God-send to millions of folks. God bless your efforts!
David, http://www.strategicbookpublishing.com/ABCsOfMinistry.html

By: Sandra Counts

Sandra Counts — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:02:55 +0000

I was so glad to learn about Nick joining up with Newspring! As a subscriber to the Anderson Independent Mail, I was wondered where Nick was going next after reading his farewell “Cocklebur” column. Now I know!
Can’t wait to see how he will use his special gifts for communication at Newspring!

By: Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:47:23 +0000

Tony,

Thanks for sharing this interview with your readers. I find this area of ministry intriguing and it sounds like you have the perfect guy (Nick) for this endeavor. I am excited to see what God does through him.