So I will combine two days update in one. Which by no means does any justice. We have heard from from a combination of operational experts , financial people and then evangelism and children’s ministry leaders. It was brought home to me again that it doesn’t matter what God has called you to but when God prompts you it causes your heart to beat faster … Continue reading Willow Creek final
Today we heard from Colby Burke the HR director of Willow Creek and he unpacked the procedures for feedback, development of staff and alignment. We then heard from Scot McKnight (PhD) a college professor. He spoke on the Kingdom of God. . . . . to try and summarise this 2.5 hours of input would be impossible. There was so much there. But I will … Continue reading Willow Creek Day 3
Today started off with worship and then an explanation of all they use for a worship experience. Really powerful! Then we heard about their assimilation process including a great way to connect people into community. In the afternoon we heard from the director of the Willow Creek care centre. After hearing the heart beat and journey of the care centre we go t to go … Continue reading Willow Creek Day 2
I do understand it when I read blogs and articles and leaders say that it is lonely to lead. I mean to lead a Church, a major ministry department, a life group etc. I also understand that we are often ‘alone’ in the burden/s that we carry. But this is the thing – we NEED to do leadership in teams. It is way more fun, … Continue reading If you are lonely in leadership, you’re doing it wrong
So once you know God has spoken to you. (Please don’t attempt a Church plant if God hasn’t spoken to you.) You go into a phase of preparation and planning. This is seriously exciting and very motivating. There is a need at this point to make sure that you unaware of the activity of the enemy. What I mean by this is that things have … Continue reading Before the launch
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