Introduction: As I was thinking and praying about what to share during my final sermon on staff, I began to think of the transition that I am making as well as the church. We as pastors have been consistently focused on three priorities over the last several years: prayer, worship and equip. So, even though I may no longer be on staff in a few weeks at this church, as a member of this church I believe just as strongly that Hesston MB needs to continue to be about these priorities in the days ahead. However, the more I prayed about it, the more I realized that to get to these priorities, we as a church also had to make some transitions so that is why I am entitling this message “Transitional Thoughts”. Transition is defined as “the process or an instance of changing from one form, state, activity, or place to another.” Educate to Equip- Ephesians 4:11-16 · What is the difference? o To educate the focus is information; to equip the focus is transformation o
As you read this, I am headed to Orlando, Florida for the Exponential Conference. Check back throughout this week for posts from the conference. I look forward to hearing from several great speakers such as Matt Chandler, Rick Warren, Jonathan Dodson, Robby Gallaty, Andy Stanley, Tim Keller and many more.
You are like me. I read a bunch at once too. I just finished, I told the Mountain to Move by Patricia Raybon . Excellent book on prayer.
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