Making Disciples

Disciple making is not about a program or an event but about relationships....sharing in the life of Christ. (The Radical Experiment)

Wisdom from a Legendary Hero

Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden died last night. Here are a couple of Woodenisms that come to mind:

*Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.

*Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.

My we, as God's servants, be open to change and may we always do our best for the Master!

Passionate, Profitable, and Productive

Succeeding in ministry---what does that mean? Many say that if we focus on people and amaze them with experiences that exceed their expectations, they will respond with repeat attendance, participation and loyalty. I agree to an extent, and yet I recognize that I must be careful with business-like terminology. But...what is really the measure of success?

We must focus on people. Do we really love people and strive to meet their needs? Or are people merely a way to achieve goals? Are we passionately obsessed with making people happy every day or are people a burden we bear because we want fulfillment? If we had all the money and attenders that we need and then some, would we still be energized every day by the mission to help people solve their problems, meet their needs and perhaps share Christ?

It's not about us...it's all about Him...and it's about sharing HIM with THEM. We are in the people business. We must never lose our passion to share the life-changing message of the Master...so that others are not only hearing about, but actually experiencing the transformational love of Jesus Christ.

Go for it!

I never cease to be amazed at the goodness of God. He is faithful in every circumstance.

What is God asking you to do? Will you trust Him to guide you?

Go for it! God will make a way even when there seems to be no way.

Planning is Good!

I ran across a definition for planning (by Dale McConkey) that pretty well hits it:

• Planing involves determining what should and can be done to achieve a future that is desirable and to help avoid a future that is not desirable but would occur if we do nothing.

I think this speaks for itself. What do you and your church desire for the future? Will you be proactive in acccomplishing God's plan for you and your church?

What Can I Say?

What can I say? Happy Mother's Day!

Pray for an Awakening

A lot of praying took place across our nation yesterday....may we continue to pray daily with that same fervor!

We need revival...an awakening! It will not happen automatically. We must humble ourselves, pray, and turn from any wicked ways.

May we do more than talk about it. Let's do it.