MMM | Issue 4
Welcome to another edition of Monday Morning Musings.
Last week, Victor and Eunae (our resident church planters who are planting a new church out of The River) and myself spent a week in Orlando, Florida at what's called a church planters boot camp. In other words, it's basic training for church planters.
First of all, it sounds like we picked a good week to be away. My kid's e-mails to me during the week all began, "Dad, you won't believe how cold it is here." I want you to know that I felt a twinge of guilt, but not a lot.
My job was to accompany Victor and Eunae as their coach, help them strategize, and to receive some more training myself in relation to coaching. Like Victor and Eunae, now that I'm back, I've got a pile of papers, binders, books and other materials to sift through.
Aside from the coaching thing, I learned several things last week. First of all, we have a fabulous church planting team in Victor and Eunae. I am fully confident that with God's blessing they will plant a healthy church out of The River. They are passionate, committed and capable of doing the work. I am so proud to have them on our team. Look for some exciting announcements from them over the next few months.
Second, we're not alone in our passion to see radically inclusive and world transforming churches like The River thrive. All across North America, new churches are being planted and old churches are being renewed with a real heart for the communities in which they find themselves. Moreover, a younger generation of gifted leaders are stepping forward to grow and lead the church. Exciting stuff!
Third and finally, I love this church. I love The River. God has fashioned us into an amazing community. Is He done yet--no. But, there is SO much to celebrate. As I flew back on Saturday morning, I couldn't help but smile at the potential.
Keep on keeping on.
Last week, Victor and Eunae (our resident church planters who are planting a new church out of The River) and myself spent a week in Orlando, Florida at what's called a church planters boot camp. In other words, it's basic training for church planters.
First of all, it sounds like we picked a good week to be away. My kid's e-mails to me during the week all began, "Dad, you won't believe how cold it is here." I want you to know that I felt a twinge of guilt, but not a lot.
My job was to accompany Victor and Eunae as their coach, help them strategize, and to receive some more training myself in relation to coaching. Like Victor and Eunae, now that I'm back, I've got a pile of papers, binders, books and other materials to sift through.
Aside from the coaching thing, I learned several things last week. First of all, we have a fabulous church planting team in Victor and Eunae. I am fully confident that with God's blessing they will plant a healthy church out of The River. They are passionate, committed and capable of doing the work. I am so proud to have them on our team. Look for some exciting announcements from them over the next few months.
Second, we're not alone in our passion to see radically inclusive and world transforming churches like The River thrive. All across North America, new churches are being planted and old churches are being renewed with a real heart for the communities in which they find themselves. Moreover, a younger generation of gifted leaders are stepping forward to grow and lead the church. Exciting stuff!
Third and finally, I love this church. I love The River. God has fashioned us into an amazing community. Is He done yet--no. But, there is SO much to celebrate. As I flew back on Saturday morning, I couldn't help but smile at the potential.
Keep on keeping on.
posted by Pastor Bruce @ 4:16 PM
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