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