Random Reminders and Learnings From the Weekend
From Sunday morning's talk w/ Mike Meeks...
*Jesus has lots of fans, but eventually He wants His fans to become His followers!
*It's easy to say, "God, I'm willing to do whatever you want me to do." What's difficult is surrendering the obvious patterns of sin in our life (ie: gossip, unresolved anger, etc.)
From Monday's network meeting w/ other pastors...
*Don't ask people to help shape the vision of the church 'cause you'll just have a collage of ideas. If you don't have a vision, get one!
*The summary of all the books on hiring is this: Hire intelligent, action-oriented people who are kind and fun to be around.
*Build a team of people who are action-oriented! It's easier to tame a lion than prod a turtle.
*There is no need for a job description if you clearly articulate the goals.
*100% of the church budget goes to "missions". Don't forget that everything we do is "missions".
*The best way to save time is to not check your email in the morning.
*You become the average of the five people you spend the most time with.
*Make sure to have systems in place and people ready to go for whatever opportunities God opens up.
*If you don't have non-Christians in your life who would call you their "friend", you need to reconsider why you're pastoring a church that exists for people who don't know God.
...Lots more learnings & reminders, but can't write them all out in one blog!
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