Many in the church today have created their own definition of what it means to follow Jesus, they have created their own definition of what it means to “do” church.
Church Growth
“What do you think Nate?” I asked as we sat and watched pyrotechnics go off in a church sanctuary we were visiting while on vacation. “It’s a bit much dad,” he replied. Yeah, maybe. But sure was entertaining to watch. I kinda wanted to see the worship leader catch on fire, but pretty sure that wasn’t the point of the effects. Maybe next time…
Making World Changers
“What are you going to change at Connection Point?” This was a common question we heard as we became the lead pastors of this great church in West Lafayette, Indiana. The initial response we gave was, “We’re not sure anything needs changed, but we like the instructions Jesus gave Paul during his Damascus road experience, ‘go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.’” (Acts 9:6) We were confident God would show us what to do as we began to lead.
Wrestling with God
“Church leaders wanted me to ask if you would be interested in submitting a resumé to serve as lead pastors of Connection Point Church?” This became our lunch-time conversation after having shared about missions in the Middle East with this great church in West Lafayette, Indiana over Labor Day weekend in 2015.
We Love the Church
Wooden church tables are heavy. I know, because one fell and broke my toe when I was three years old. This is Shellie, by the way.
A Fighting Spirit
“Mr. and Mrs. Maddox, we need for you to come to the school office, Zach got into a fight again during recess.” By the time I was finishing second grade, I had spent most of my first and second grade recess time in fights with others.