Our next gathering is coming up on November 11th!!!
10am @ the Italian Club
Ybor City, FL.
Start spreading the word. More info next week.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Last Gathering Notes
Devotional: Steve Wulf
Parable of the Talents: Felt like we deserved the world handed to us in the launch. Had worked so hard but not what they had expected. – God does not bless us by what we expect, but what we need. Also, we have to be faithful with what we do have. If we are not faithful with what we have God will take them away and give it to others. – Need contentment no matter where you are!
Teaching: Urban D
How values drive decisions: 1. Knowing your target 2. New Testament based, breaking stereotypes of what church is 3. Reach unchurched; don’t be afraid to try new things even if they fail 4. Big on kids and youth 5. Growth even if it is hard, make decision on that.
Whatever your values are stick by them and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
Pressure Points:
Political pressure. Address but don’t tell them how to vote. The important thing is who is going to heaven. THIS WILL NOT DIVIDE US. We are not agenda driven. Resources: Andy Stanley messages “Letters to the Next President”, Leadership Magazine article, Go with what God has put on your heart. We should be influencing the culture not letting government influence us.
How do you influence different generations. Be yourself. Connect where you can connect. Don’t speak over your head. It may be more of a style thing than a generational thing. If they get it let them lead!
Keeping the momentum. We get momentum by taking risk but the more success we have the less we take risk. Sometimes having a grand opening is tough because it can take years to get back there. Don’t be something you are not on the big days. Under promise and over deliver. Being too polished steals momentum sometimes. Celebrate stuff. There is always something you can celebrate!!! Share stories all the time! Let’s ask each other what are we celebrating not what are you running.
Leadershift. People may not be as loyal as you think as the vision becomes clearer. If they don’t add to the vision when they walk in then get rid of them. It is like cancer cure it fast or cut it out. Bylaws have to reflect the vision. Control is not a bad thing if you are the one doing the most. Relevant videos their groups to see what goes on.
Effectiveness. What ever you measure gets done so be careful. Do you measure your values? Execution vs results.
Inspiring Children’s Volunteers. Promote from the stage!!! For the nursery you can hire people from outside to watch the kids on the front end. Two services help a lot! Depending on where you are you could bring 6 and up to the service and give them creative resources that fit with that week’s message. You can bring young kids in for worship too… Ask people to commit to a time so they don’t feel like they can’t get out ever. Easier to recruit twice a year so have them do semesters.
Parable of the Talents: Felt like we deserved the world handed to us in the launch. Had worked so hard but not what they had expected. – God does not bless us by what we expect, but what we need. Also, we have to be faithful with what we do have. If we are not faithful with what we have God will take them away and give it to others. – Need contentment no matter where you are!
Teaching: Urban D
How values drive decisions: 1. Knowing your target 2. New Testament based, breaking stereotypes of what church is 3. Reach unchurched; don’t be afraid to try new things even if they fail 4. Big on kids and youth 5. Growth even if it is hard, make decision on that.
Whatever your values are stick by them and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
Pressure Points:
Political pressure. Address but don’t tell them how to vote. The important thing is who is going to heaven. THIS WILL NOT DIVIDE US. We are not agenda driven. Resources: Andy Stanley messages “Letters to the Next President”, Leadership Magazine article, Go with what God has put on your heart. We should be influencing the culture not letting government influence us.
How do you influence different generations. Be yourself. Connect where you can connect. Don’t speak over your head. It may be more of a style thing than a generational thing. If they get it let them lead!
Keeping the momentum. We get momentum by taking risk but the more success we have the less we take risk. Sometimes having a grand opening is tough because it can take years to get back there. Don’t be something you are not on the big days. Under promise and over deliver. Being too polished steals momentum sometimes. Celebrate stuff. There is always something you can celebrate!!! Share stories all the time! Let’s ask each other what are we celebrating not what are you running.
Leadershift. People may not be as loyal as you think as the vision becomes clearer. If they don’t add to the vision when they walk in then get rid of them. It is like cancer cure it fast or cut it out. Bylaws have to reflect the vision. Control is not a bad thing if you are the one doing the most. Relevant videos their groups to see what goes on.
Effectiveness. What ever you measure gets done so be careful. Do you measure your values? Execution vs results.
Inspiring Children’s Volunteers. Promote from the stage!!! For the nursery you can hire people from outside to watch the kids on the front end. Two services help a lot! Depending on where you are you could bring 6 and up to the service and give them creative resources that fit with that week’s message. You can bring young kids in for worship too… Ask people to commit to a time so they don’t feel like they can’t get out ever. Easier to recruit twice a year so have them do semesters.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Next Gathering - Tuesday Oct 14th
Our next gathering is THIS Tuesday:
10am
Italian Club, Ybor City
(Home of Relevant Church)
***Parking is $3 and bring cash***
Stephen Wulf pastor of the brand new Connection Point Church (only 1-month old) will share devotion on what God has been teaching him in this first month of planting
Tommy Kyllonen (aka Urban D) will share the story of Crossover Community Church and how Values drive decisions
And, as always we will be talking about your Pressure Points, those things you just have to get an answer on today.
Lunch will follow @ 11:30 - plan to come, bring your team and hang out.
10am
Italian Club, Ybor City
(Home of Relevant Church)
***Parking is $3 and bring cash***
Stephen Wulf pastor of the brand new Connection Point Church (only 1-month old) will share devotion on what God has been teaching him in this first month of planting
Tommy Kyllonen (aka Urban D) will share the story of Crossover Community Church and how Values drive decisions
And, as always we will be talking about your Pressure Points, those things you just have to get an answer on today.
Lunch will follow @ 11:30 - plan to come, bring your team and hang out.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Next Gathering is Oct. 14
Make plans to attend our next gathering on Tuesday, October 14th at 10am.
More info to come...
More info to come...
September Gathering Update
Devotional: Hal Mayer
Acts 4: “…they took notice they had been with Jesus.”
How many people can say that about you? They can tell you have been with this person or that person, but how about Jesus? Don’t neglect your time with Him this fall in ministry.
Teaching: Danny - Fatal Distractions: What is the one thing that would trip up everything if brought out into the open? Private life vs. Public life. What do you need to get a handle on in the next 30-days?
Pressure Points:
BannersinVinyl.com (Cheap Banners 2x6 Banner for $36)
OAI in Tampa (10x12 banner $129)
Giving Envelopes in Programs (Neil@churchatthebay.com)
Give People Yard Signs to Hand Out
Giving Down & Raising Outside Money
Do a money series. Tell people it is a perfect time to learn to give when you don’t think you can. Do it within the context of money management. Make it as easy as possible: online, envelopes, direct deposit. Do a “members” meeting and just lay it out there. Teach kids to give.
People give to success so show people success. Think like a missionary and get out there. Don’t be afraid of the ask. People give to the person first and the vision second. You usually only get three years to get these funds. Check for government grants for “special” projects. www.thejamiesoncompany.com
People Who Volunteer & Then Don’t Show
Personal relationships are huge first. Don’t want them to feel “used”. Less likely to not show if you know them. 3-2-1 (3 face to face meeting, 2 trainings w/ alternate dates, 1 big celebration). Multiple services help because you can go to one and go to one. DVD the whole service. Don’t go past two until 400 though. You can’t serve unless you attend because it burns people out. The shoulder tap works, if you see someone just ask them to do something. Appreciate them with your words and actions. Don’t make them do something else to be appreciated. Remind them they are now a shepherd and not a sheep and it will “feel” different.
Environments for “Going Deep”
Redefine depth as how many people you are leading and influencing for Christ. Change peoples focus. It is not about me!
Next Gathering is Oct 14th
Acts 4: “…they took notice they had been with Jesus.”
How many people can say that about you? They can tell you have been with this person or that person, but how about Jesus? Don’t neglect your time with Him this fall in ministry.
Teaching: Danny - Fatal Distractions: What is the one thing that would trip up everything if brought out into the open? Private life vs. Public life. What do you need to get a handle on in the next 30-days?
Pressure Points:
BannersinVinyl.com (Cheap Banners 2x6 Banner for $36)
OAI in Tampa (10x12 banner $129)
Giving Envelopes in Programs (Neil@churchatthebay.com)
Give People Yard Signs to Hand Out
Giving Down & Raising Outside Money
Do a money series. Tell people it is a perfect time to learn to give when you don’t think you can. Do it within the context of money management. Make it as easy as possible: online, envelopes, direct deposit. Do a “members” meeting and just lay it out there. Teach kids to give.
People give to success so show people success. Think like a missionary and get out there. Don’t be afraid of the ask. People give to the person first and the vision second. You usually only get three years to get these funds. Check for government grants for “special” projects. www.thejamiesoncompany.com
People Who Volunteer & Then Don’t Show
Personal relationships are huge first. Don’t want them to feel “used”. Less likely to not show if you know them. 3-2-1 (3 face to face meeting, 2 trainings w/ alternate dates, 1 big celebration). Multiple services help because you can go to one and go to one. DVD the whole service. Don’t go past two until 400 though. You can’t serve unless you attend because it burns people out. The shoulder tap works, if you see someone just ask them to do something. Appreciate them with your words and actions. Don’t make them do something else to be appreciated. Remind them they are now a shepherd and not a sheep and it will “feel” different.
Environments for “Going Deep”
Redefine depth as how many people you are leading and influencing for Christ. Change peoples focus. It is not about me!
Next Gathering is Oct 14th
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