different state, different church, same struggles
Today we met with a couple of pastors at a large (non Grace Brethren) church. It was so fun to talk with them, to hear about their vision for their youth ministry and their church at large, to talk about their creative ideas, to gain some new perspective.But let me tell you what was really solidified for me today:
churches are facing the same issue across the nation.
I know, it's not all the same. Struggles vary based on culture and context and demographics and staff and... whatever.
But we meet with pastors and church staff all.the.time. The thing we hear over and over?
how do we better cultivate real, deep, life changing, spiritually based relationships.
I certainly don't have all the answers. I know some things that are working in a variety of places. I'll work on posting some of those. But I write this really just to encourage you -- if your church is struggling to really cultivate good community, you are not alone.
Let's fight this good fight of faith together.
(day 3 of the 30 day adventure. finishing up in tennessee, and on to alabama for the night. florida tomorrow!)
Labels: 30 day adventure, church
posted by sarah @ 4:17 PM
2 Comments:
you come here soon.
did Stacie ask you about visiting Mark Batterson's church while you're here?
PS--i want you to add my name to the list on your blog. I think it's only fair. :)
you didn't answer about Batterson's church
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