So, here we are on March 18 and we're two years old as a church community. How is that possible? Has it really been two years? Well, as I look back over these past two years, here's a few things I've learned along the way as a church planter hoping to engage the unchurched and formerly churched in our community.
1. When you go past surface stuff with people, life can be messy
2. Everyone (no matter who they are) has some issues they deal with that gnaw at them and cause unrest
3. We are right on target with our vision and mission and that will continue to propel us for the future
4. People are looking for something that’s real and that calls them to something bigger than themselves (greater purpose and fulfillment)
5. Church is less about what happens on the stage than what happens in the seats
6. Some people need to belong before they believe
7. Not everyone believes our message but they sure do respond to whole-hearted acceptance
8. Small groups aren’t perfect but they are the best chance to go deeper with others and find a place of connection
9. Announcements from the front help raise an issue, but the best way to get involvement is one on one!
10. Church is a team sport! (we have an awesome team of volunteers)
11. Don’t ever tire of preaching the message-it does find its way into hearts
12. God has led us every step of the way and one day I'll write a book about it!
13. God changes lives in the trenches and sometimes we don't even realize it
14. God delights in people coming with all their messes and allowing him to change them
15. This has been the single most exciting thing I have ever done in my life! (apart from my family life)
3 comments:
Great stuff! Can't wait to read your book....I want a signed copy! ;)
Happy Birthday Crosspoint!!
I couldn't agree with you more on all points :)
Love this! Happy Birthday to Crosspoint!
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