Gathering Two Re-Cap

Devotional thought (Brian)
The Little Things – Philippians 2:16-18

What is Church Planting Costing You Right Now
Health, stress, gray hair
Relationships
Stability & security
Family’s relationships with other people

“Pour Your Heart Into It” – Starbucks Book by Howard Shultz
Nothing more important than trust between leader and people. If it is not costing us anything then why should it cost them anything?

As Paul has gone through 30-day sex challenge the media has been nice to them, but other churches have been criticizing them heavily.

2 Samuel 24 – God tells David to build an altar. Ask a guy if he can use his threshing floor. Guy tells him to take it all. David responds if it doesn’t cost me anything it is worthless. In church planting if it doesn’t cost us then we missed something.

It cost Moses his fear of speaking
It cost David his pride
It cost the disciples their lives

Whenever you see a successful organization someone made a courageous decision.

Sometimes you have to force yourself to take risks once things get comfortable again. Risk some security, some stability to do great things.

“Luck is the residue of design”

Setting a date sometimes forces you to face your risk / fear and design.

We have to not only help people know Jesus, we have to help them enjoy the journey with Jesus

Pressure Point
Looking for move to the gym – South Palm, Life Pointe

Reboot for church / evaluation of staff – lay out a set evaluation period. Let them walk with you through the process. Let them establish the goals. If they agree and don’t meet them time to move on.

How to handle a son in same ministry – If he is good it helps. He has to work harder than everyone else. Will strain the relationship. Have to learn how to communicate. Can be a neat thing. Can be a productive thing. Need stuff outside the office.

Video based middle school curriculum – Bible Stuff – Simplyyouthministry.com