These are quotes from notes a local pastor wrote down when he was at a conference. When I read them, they really clicked with me.
The bottom line is that our dreams are too small. We should repent of sin, but we should also repent of our small dreams. Instead of drifting into left brain (memory), we should fight to do ministry out of imagination (right brain)
2. Vince Antonucci
We’re reaching people, but we’re not reaching LOST people.
If we say we are going shark fishing, and catch a bunch of grouper, then we haven’t really been successful.
If we are not close to people who are far from God, then we are not as close to God as we think we are.
Say what you want as a preacher, but the church will show the world what you mean.
4. John Burke
Stay connected to the vine.
When you are connected to the vine, fruit grows naturally. Perhaps the reverse is also true…if fruit is not growing naturally, then maybe you’re not really connected to the vine.
Stay connected…fruit happens.
Spiritual growth happens when you are intentional about being connected. Discipleship happens when you intentionally help others stay connected.
Ooh, I love #2. If only more Christians followed that advice.
ReplyDelete