Category: The Church

Ryan RomeoThe Church

Great Anticipation

It passed without fanfare. Overshadowed by Halloween. Or movie star scandals. Political scandals. Or—if I’m being honest—the release of Stranger Things 2. One of the greatest moments in history happened 500 years ago last October 31st. The anniversary of the Reformation. It was a seismic moment in Church history. The German monk Martin Luther nailed […]

Ryan RomeoArt

Eyes Open

“I loved OUTCRY this year,” he said, “but I just think it was too produced for a worship event. Just too much.” Have you ever had a log-jam of thoughts? So many things flying through your brain that you end up saying nothing? Or just frowning and nodding like an idiot? That was me that day. […]

Ryan RomeoLeadership

Church Leaders Gathering

OUTCRY began with—and continues to have—a heart for the local church. From the beginning of the tour our desire was to remind those in the church that they are part of the greatest movement on earth. The bride of Christ is not dying, nor is she in decline. Her greatest days are ahead! This is […]

Ryan RomeoLeadership

Don’t. Give. Up.

I was standing side-stage, watching the night like I had many times before. As I was leaning against the short wall separating the stage from the seats, I felt a tap on my shoulder. As I turned around, I was met by the face of a man in his late thirties. He began speaking, but […]

Ryan RomeoOUTCRY

He Died for Us

We have all heard about Jesus’s sacrifice for us individually. That he died on the cross to take our sins on himself. That he received the correction and punishment due to us so that we can walk in freedom. We have been saved from the death that sin produces so we can stand alive in his […]