Church Planter's Blog #2
Abraham Lincoln once said, "The best thing about the future, is that it comes one day at a time."
Happy New Year Everyone! As humans, we may fuss and fret about what's going to happen in the future; but as Christians, we can live each day with the faith confidence that the Lord is indeed our Good Shepherd--- calling us daily to follow him so we can boldly move into his desired future of hope...one day at a time!
Such it is with this new blog for the sake of encouraging church planting within our LCMC association. My hope is to bless you with thoughtful coaching--- one day at a time--- in order for you and your new congregations to move into a faith-filled future as light that dispels darkness. After all, church planting is not for the faint of heart. There is vision casting, executing strategies and fostering relationships. There are financial decisions to be made, leadership challenges to be conquered and expectations to be met. Not easy to accomplish in the flesh. Not easy to do as a lone ranger either. In the Spirit of Jesus, however, we become the Body of Christ and are more than conquerers through him that loves us! That's who we are--- as together we plant 1,000 new congregations over the next decade!
Again, my hope is this new blog will challenge you with biblical inspiration to guide your prayers and fulfill God's promises of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission...one day at a time. Here's the deal: as the LCMC's Coordinator for New Ministry Development, I will gladly strike the match to ignite fired-up planting conversations. In return, this blog will serve best when everyone participates! In other words, when a "blog thought" hits your heart and head, go ahead and respond so that everyone can benefit from collective wisdom. Ask questions. Share ministry ideas. Exchange helpful links. I don't mind if we hold each other accountable with some tough love, but let's just make sure its God's love. Not PC love, but JC love. Not bummer, but blessing. Good Friday death moments are welcome because they are needed for Resurrection Day breakthroughs!
My new year's resolution for 2014 is more like a new year's revelation for our collective future. That's because the Lord seems to be down-loading something really big into me these days, but I'm not exactly sure what it's suppose to look like. I guess, with you, I will have to lean into the future with the fortitude of faith...one day at a time. So, starting within the next couple days, I'll share a new blog on what it means to be innovative for the sake of the gospel. Then you can respond as you are led. Have fun. Soon after, I want to speak to leadership vs. management in the church and in the marketplace. All important topics for the start 2014 and beyond.
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