Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: church, Church Idols, Cool Ideas, Copy Cat Churches, Ministry, Pastors
Talking to myself again….
Are you trying to build a “Copy Cat” church? As far as I know the words “Copy Cat” are almost always used in a negative sense. My kids frequently say to each other, “Don’t copy me” or I’ll hear “Daddy, Daniel is copying me.” They can’t stand it! How does God feel about it? I can’t find a scripture in the Bible that suggest that any two churches must look exactly the same. Nor can I find a certain style of music, schedule, building, stage props, cool lighting, etc. Two many young leaders are trying to copy the steps of other successful pastors and church planters and often miss the exit God tried to take them. There is more consulting of other leaders than consulting God. I’m not saying you shouldn’t seek counsel and ask questions and learn from others-because you should. However, more often you should seek the leadership of the Holy Spirit of God.
The Holy Spirit has always produced the greatest results in ministry. Make sure the HG is the one leading you to do what you are doing. Stay in touch with the right source of blessing and power!
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: back to blogging, God, Ministry Questions, Purpose in life, Real Life, Update, Word of God
Wow! It has been a long time since I’ve posted anything. Here’s why…
I got bored with blogging.
I got tired of most of the bloggers I kept up with making comments like, “I read this new book today… you’ve got to read it and implment this or that into your ministry and you will have success.”
I have been extremely busy. I have some new Bible studies that I have started…
My wife has been pregnant… (we now have a new baby girl named Emma)
Oh, deer season opened…
RANDOM QUESTIONS TO MYSELF…
What are you doing as a leader/pastor? What is your motive? Are people’s lives being changed in a way that pleases God? Are you building something that will last? What pattern or plan are you using? Is God pushing the boat with His wind or are you trying to paddle the boat in another direction? When all is said and done, what will your life have accomplished pertaining to the purpose God has called you to? Do you simply include the Word of God in your life, or does it drive your life? Who cares what other people think, what does God think about your life and ministry? If you knew for a fact that you were not in the will of God, would you be willing to change directions, plans, methods, ideas, etc.?
