How Howard Saved the World (Part 1)
Posted on April 25th, 2006 by Reformed Pope into the Pastoral Staff categoryI like dramatic titles.
There were no agenda's, no manipulation, and very little B.S…. the odds were against us.
When Howard and I first agreed to meet I couldn't help but wonder what we would talk about. I had thought the only reason we were meeting was because we each called the others bluff. It was like a game of chicken, which one would back out first?
I boldly announced on my blog that I was willing to meet with any pastor from CBC who would be willing to talk. He quickly fired back an "I'll meet if you'll meet" comment.
I responded saying "Anytime anyplace" to which he countered "I'm available on Tuesday". He had me cornered; fine 2:00pm on Tuesday. The date was set.
I've never been to the CCLI campus before, it's quite lovely. I arrived 20 minutes early, and slowly drove around back searching for the gallows I was sure they were building. When I couldn't find any, I was convinced they were going to bury me in the walls of their newly remodeled office… never to blog again.
I walked in, acting confident as usual, made small talk with the receptionist and waited to see my fate. How many pastors would they send to battle me? 8? 10? All of them? My heart raced anxiously.
Suddenly, I got the call. "Howard will see you now"
Great, Howard and his army of businessmen. "Why did I come alone?" I thought.
Dropping to my knees I began to panic, "Catalyst!!!" I screamed. The receptionist just smirked.
Hmmmnnn, I thought, not quite the reaction I was hoping for…. "Adrian!!!!" I cried.
Still nothing.
Apparently this was not a laughing matter. Rising to my feet I dusted myself off, looked her dead in the eye and said "Lead me to my destiny" (I'm making all this up).
Slowly, the door to Howard's office opened. With one quick prayer, I took a deep breath and walked right in…
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April 26th, 2006 at 5:32 am
Taking one last breath of fresh air before going into his office may have saved your life. Theologians aren’t just verbally flatulent you know.
April 26th, 2006 at 8:52 am
Was it anything like the Pit of Doom?
April 26th, 2006 at 2:28 pm
how was the coffee?
April 26th, 2006 at 3:18 pm
It was starbucks, what else would be served.
Everyone knows that us CBC members love to drink Strarbucks. In fact I think I feel a song coming on.
StarBucks in the Morning
A starbucks in the Noon
Oh how I love my starbucks
it makes me loonytoons
You can drink it hot or chug it cold
Makes no difference from what I am told
Flovored or black with sugar and creme
I’ll take it any time and in between
But of course the very best cup
Is Sunday Morning to wake me up
Once I get to church I feel so blessed
Cause I had my Starbucks mocha-chino Blast
Does that sound about right, JP?
Brandon
April 26th, 2006 at 4:26 pm
You know I love songs, Brandon.
Phenomenal!
April 26th, 2006 at 6:27 pm
My first thought in reading this was, “What possessed you to meet on his turf?” I mean this isn’t a war, but how about neutral turf rather than giving him home court advantage???
He hasn’t commented here for awhile, so I’m curious about how your meeting went and whether that has impacted his commenting here.
April 26th, 2006 at 7:42 pm
The fact is, Howard is one of the finest men I know. For that matter, so is JP. It must have been an enjoyable visit.
April 27th, 2006 at 6:16 am
2 days…still no update. You big tease!
April 27th, 2006 at 7:10 pm
yeah seriously, update now!
May 1st, 2006 at 11:48 am
Someone send a search party into Howard’s office. RP has been swallowed up by the vortex of CCLI’s managerial processes.