This past year I have attended a handful of conferences in an attempt to scan the landscape of what’s going on in the church. And in an attempt to explore new “God connects” for Suzette and me and our church.
Several conferences, several different tribes. Some have been tribes I totally identify with, some just tribes I was interested in observing.
I have walked away from all this with at least two major observations:
1. The church in the US is amazingly strong. I have personally met and can name off the top of my head dozens and dozens of leaders and churches that are totally getting it done. Strong, life giving, city shaking, God glorifying churches. Growing, reaching people, making a difference.
I know a lot of people like to point the finger at the flaws of the church but make no mistake there are a lot of really great churches. And that is just in the tribes I have seen.
2. There is no one way to do church right. There are so many different styles, approaches and flavors that God is blessing.
The variety of church style that is working is quite amazing.
It does confirm for me that you just have to be the unique you that God created and He will bless.
We can learn from others but no need to copy. God blesses our uniqueness.
2 comments
Amen Pastor! I'm so thankful to be a part of such a unique church and your unique vision. The fact that The Rock is not a carbon copy of any one church, but instead a blend of yours and PS's vision and style makes it feel like home to so many.
Posted on November 17, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Amen, PK and Rhonda!
Posted on November 18, 2008 at 6:28 PM