The Heart of the Church
After the MB Pastor's Get Together concluded, we then began the Southern District Convention. Our speaker for the convention was Steve Macchia from Leadership Transformations. Here is his website: http://leadershiptransformations.org
His first message was titled, "The Heart of the Church." He started by asking the following question: What is God's desire for our church? He then looked at Hebrews 11 and asked what was similar in those listed in the hall of faith. His answer: people who were willing to listen to God and obey. This is a list of ordinary people made extraordinary by God. Are you willing to be made extraordinary by God?
He shared about 3 concentric circles which are a life of worship, life of love, and life of service. Each of these are important, but the heart of the church is where they overlap. Churches can focus on one of these and neglect the rest. The heart of the church is at the center-a place of spiritual discernment. Look at Acts 1-4 and see how the Spirit of God moves and shapes and how each of these are evident in the early church.
His advice for church leaders: get on your knees and pray!
Come back to tomorrow to hear about "The Soul of the Leader."
His first message was titled, "The Heart of the Church." He started by asking the following question: What is God's desire for our church? He then looked at Hebrews 11 and asked what was similar in those listed in the hall of faith. His answer: people who were willing to listen to God and obey. This is a list of ordinary people made extraordinary by God. Are you willing to be made extraordinary by God?
He shared about 3 concentric circles which are a life of worship, life of love, and life of service. Each of these are important, but the heart of the church is where they overlap. Churches can focus on one of these and neglect the rest. The heart of the church is at the center-a place of spiritual discernment. Look at Acts 1-4 and see how the Spirit of God moves and shapes and how each of these are evident in the early church.
His advice for church leaders: get on your knees and pray!
Come back to tomorrow to hear about "The Soul of the Leader."
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