Monday, February 6

Running and gunning

We're almost at the one year anniversary for faith venture church (the church I preach in). We started the church about two years ago, and had our first public worship on March 5, 2005. It's been a crazy year. We've had some really great times, and some really not so great times.
I'm trying to slow down and let God grow this church. Personally I have these HUGE expectations for our church, and I feel that God has placed those dreams in my heart. But for some reason, I constantly fight the demon of attendance and numbers. It's certainly not something that I want--but I have to admit that I do have grandiose visions of a big church that is doing big ministry for this suburb of Denver, Colorado.
My biggest problem is that somewhere in my psyche, I've gotten the idea that it's my responsibility to bring (or get) people into FVC. I feel the burden of that on a daily basis. Hence the title of this post...I'm constantly running and gunning to come up with the latest idea or gimmick to get people in the door.
Fortunately, God is kind, and gentle, and full of grace, and He keeps reminding me that I'm just supposed to be faithful, and He'll take care of the crowds.
Thanks for that reminder Lord!

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