Well, here's how the rest of the week went. My computer is totally dead, we leave tomorrow morning at 4 a.m., and we're having a huge celebration of life and witness to the resurrection service (funeral) tomorrow afternoon. Add in some other work-related stressors, and needless to say, the two vacation days we tacked onto the end of the conference haven't been completely relaxing.
But that's not what this post is about.
The rest of the evangelism conference offered more of the same enthusiasm and passion that it began with. I took seminars on Children's Ministry, Finance, Hospitality/Welcoming Strangers, and Discipleship.
Highlights:
1. New people don't know how or why we do what we do. It must be crystal clear to them.
2. We should walk thru coming to our church for the first time-from the parking lot all the way through the benediction.
3. We are going to start 'prayer walking' our neighborhood, asking God to bring good news to these people, cast out demons, restore sight, heal them, and show them the kingdom of God.
4. God wants our hearts. God doesn't need our money, but God knows that if he gets my money, he'll have my heart.
5. Budgeting and finances are for the end of fulfilling our mission, not to fill in line items.
6. Good, practical steps in leading stewardship
7. Leadership development materials for our finance, children's, and evangelism folks.
8. Let's get creative about how we do classes and stewardship.
9. 'Why' is a very good question.
10. Tell what God is doing. People will line up to be a part of it!
There is lots more, but 10 is a nice round number, and as much fun as typing on my phone is.. I'm going to sign off. See you tomorrow.
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