I shared a leadership lesson with our team last night that is big time on my heart. No, it is not new (I even stole some parts from people smarter than me), but what I do know is that God wants His church to be rockin' good at what it does. That means we have to go to work.
Being creative comes easy for some but not for others. It takes hard work to not do the same old thing the same old way. You know what you get when you do the same thing over and over? You get the same results (thanks band director dude).
At The Community Fellowship we are founded on 2 principles that work well and drive us hard. They are: The church is to be the most creative institution on earth because we have the greatest message to share, and We are to get the attention of our community and while we have their attention, tell them about Jesus.
It is time to celebrate the differences in our churches (thanks Mark Batterson) because God is using all of us for the same goal (telling the lost about Jesus and encouraging the saved) but allowing us to use different methods. God called us all, but He has led us to be creative. That is what we are committed to at the Community. I am excited about it all over again.
Far too many churches and Christians see the differences in other churches and mock them. It is time to take a second look and celebrate the differences. We are here to work together for the same goal. Listen up. We are going to be different. That means we are going to be creative. And yes, a tailgate party for your anniversary may sound crazy and different, but it worked big time. We have touched lives we would never have touched. God did. He did good!
Jesus is a great example of the unexpected and the different. The people around Him didn't too much care for His methods, but looks to me like He did a pretty good job with what God sent Him to do. How are you doing? How is your church doing?
It is time to be creative!
John 1:4 (nlt) --- The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone.
Jesus started the process.
John 10:10 (nlt) --- A thief comes only to rob, kill, and destroy. I came so that everyone would have life, and have it in its fullest.
1 Corinthians 9:22 (nlt) --- When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some.
We keep it going. Being creative is awesome and God uses us to lead others to know Him. Sounds like a plan....
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