Britt Merrick’s message at the Westmont College chapel on February 5th.
Staff Member Mondays = Britt Merrick
Since he needs little introduction on this blog, I’ve decided to offer a few informalities about him instead:
- He has his own avocado tree
- He hates dogs
- He likes to rough-house (usually with new recruits to the Reality staff)
- One time when we were wrestling in Jerusalem, he picked me up and slammed me against the ground three times. Then we laughed and ate Shwarma together.
- He’s coming out with a book next week, which you can learn more about here.
- He sometimes assumes the stylistic mannerisms of various church-planters as they are on staff (anyone notice the recent tight-pants, and v-neck additions to his wardrobe?)
- He used to use lotion in his hair to get his famous faux-hawk
- He’s been stoned by angry people (The stones missed of course).
- He can only be serious for so long!
- He is one of the funnest people in the world to be around.
And I had to say to God on Wednesday night, in the middle of the night, ‘God if you let my daughter die tomorrow, nothing changes between me and you. Nothing changes between us Jesus. I will yet praise you. You give and you take away, blessed be Your name.
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| — | Britt Merrick, When My Heart is Overwhelmed (via battmatt) |
Britt Merrick answers questions in this video, regarding the methodology of Reality, for a very popular blog: Phoenix Preacher
You can also see this video and the ensuing comments on PhoenixPreacher.com
Men I wish to thank before I die:
- Don Lazo (my dad, and role model)
- Britt Merrick (my pastor, mentor, friend, employer)
- Dave Lomas (sensei)
- John Piper (the mentor who doesn’t know me)
- Rob Patterson (Worship pastor. I think I’m a Christian because of him)
- Jake Fry (My favorite friend besides my wife)
- Jesus (I’ve saved the best for last, and He saved me from worst than being last)
