I've Been Thinking About This…

Jim ?:
Church needs to be a safe place.
People need to know that pastors are human too – take off the mask.
What we need to do is lift Christ up, not ourselves. “Point over there”.

Neil Cole:
Phil 2 – a song written by Paul to Jesus.
We want to make a name for ourselves – rather than being like Jesus and making a name for others.
Be an agent of God’s kingdom.
There’s a lot of brands in Christendom.
My father-in-law was a great man, worked for LAPD, loved Jesus and others more than himself.
Most important thing, whether you’re a leader or not, is that you’re a servant.

Reggie Joiner:
Nehemiah’s
fight for you family and faith:

• Those on the outside changed their opinion of who God was.
• inside changed their attitude – read the Scriptures as never before
• then a celebration like no other.

Bill Easum:
your legacy is less what you leave behind than who you leave behind.
Pastors can get so tied up in life they spend life doing life instead of helping others.
Set your own agenda – based on your call and the size of your vision. Don’t let your church set it.

• Ask yourself what you need to stop and start doing.
• Gather people around you who you can disciple. The ‘to be’ list. Hang out with them. They may become your next staff person.
• Real leaders grow other leaders. Life has got to be passed on.

J. D. Greear:
Center of ministry has to be proclamaition of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Good News is that the battle has already been won.
Don’t confuse the effects of the Gospel (radical Christisn living) with the presentation of the Gospel.
Any time the Gospel was preached, there was also a sign of it. (Preaching about spiritual sights, Jesus opened eyes.)
Acts 8:7 – there was much joy in the city – is there joy in our city?
Gospel is not about what we must do but what God has done.

Geoff Surratt:
Taking about comitt

1. take care of your family
2. go to church
3. be in a small group
4. prioritize personal worship
5. grow your faith – read material outside your prep.
6. give generously – generous giving defeats selfishness
7. be missional – live outside your primary ministry
8. volunteer – we’re so professional that we don’t know what it’s like for others
9. practice forgiveness
10. believe the best about the other staff members

Jennie Catron:
“We have shrunk Jesus to the size where He can save our souls, but we don’t believe He can change the world.”
Speaking about how Crosspoint has increased their missions budget from 10% up to 20% by 1% per year.
“Don’t fail to do something just because you can’t do everything.”
Since she’s soing something, she’s convinced that Jesus can do it.

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