Sometimes in church work we measure growth by numbers. How many members. How big is the offering. Things like that. In a church that is being revitalizing I think we need measure things by other criteria as well. Most Churches that are in need of revitalization have lost there way in terms of vision and effectiveness. How long does it take to get a church turned around. In my experience every church will be different. A church in revitalization is doing other things that are measures of growth. Creating new space from old space, remodeling, training leaders, preaching about change,vision casting, helping the conformed deal with new ideas, putting out fires and creating small victory's like special events and projects.
When churches are in transition people leave when change begins. New people are hard to impress when you are in between here and there. How do you measure growth in the transition process. You have to get people to buy into the new vision. You have to get things going in the right direction and if you can do that you are growing.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Sunday Night Reflection
I was very happy to be in the morning worship service of the Exchange church because they dedicated Liv my newest granddaughter to the Lord. Pastor Herb did a great job.
I was also nice to see some friends from the past back in San Antonio for a visit. It is always nice to see people succeeding in life.
We had a good service at Living Springs. We saw some new faces in the congregation and that's always nice. I preached on "What did Jesus Say" The teachings of Jesus.
My 2 main points were on what did Jesus say about the scripture? all I have to say is "IT IS WRITTEN". The 2nd point was what did Jesus say about why He came to earth. "Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost". So simple but yet so transformational.
I attended the service at Dominion Christian Center this afternoon. Pastor Phil invited a 90 year old women evangelist to preach. Talk about being bold. What stayed with me was her testimony about her calling. She felt God calling her to preach in the 1940's. The church back then would not let her. God reminded her of the calling He gave her years before and she has recently launched out to begin her ministry. God is opening doors for her. WOW! How old is to old and can a christian leader really retire?
I attended the Global Leadership Summit put on by the Willow Creek Church this past week. San Antonio is a city filled with great churches. Some of the most innovative and growing churches are right here among us. Here's a list. Grace Point, Oak Hills, Westover Hills Assembly of God, Harvest Fellowship, Community Bible Church, Bandera Road Community Church, Castle Hills First Baptist and the list goes on. From Mega to mini San Antonio has great leaders and churches.
I am still dreaming big dreams for Living Springs and the Fellowship66 network. I have a crazy thought in my brain that I am praying about. The one thought that has kept coming to me is about Resurrection and new beginnings. How many things will God allow us to have a hand in? As many as He wants us to handle. It's time to rethink what the norm is.
I was also nice to see some friends from the past back in San Antonio for a visit. It is always nice to see people succeeding in life.
We had a good service at Living Springs. We saw some new faces in the congregation and that's always nice. I preached on "What did Jesus Say" The teachings of Jesus.
My 2 main points were on what did Jesus say about the scripture? all I have to say is "IT IS WRITTEN". The 2nd point was what did Jesus say about why He came to earth. "Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost". So simple but yet so transformational.
I attended the service at Dominion Christian Center this afternoon. Pastor Phil invited a 90 year old women evangelist to preach. Talk about being bold. What stayed with me was her testimony about her calling. She felt God calling her to preach in the 1940's. The church back then would not let her. God reminded her of the calling He gave her years before and she has recently launched out to begin her ministry. God is opening doors for her. WOW! How old is to old and can a christian leader really retire?
I attended the Global Leadership Summit put on by the Willow Creek Church this past week. San Antonio is a city filled with great churches. Some of the most innovative and growing churches are right here among us. Here's a list. Grace Point, Oak Hills, Westover Hills Assembly of God, Harvest Fellowship, Community Bible Church, Bandera Road Community Church, Castle Hills First Baptist and the list goes on. From Mega to mini San Antonio has great leaders and churches.
I am still dreaming big dreams for Living Springs and the Fellowship66 network. I have a crazy thought in my brain that I am praying about. The one thought that has kept coming to me is about Resurrection and new beginnings. How many things will God allow us to have a hand in? As many as He wants us to handle. It's time to rethink what the norm is.
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