I was taught and then I thought

What we believe is what we do.

#1: I was taught and thought that the church should be a safe place (seeker movement). I am learning that the church should become the dangerous place again.

• Create healthy environments -yes!
• We have been inviting people to a very "safe God".  God . . .is a dangerous God (not safe).
• We have been inviting people to a safe church.
• Trust in the power of the GOSPEL to change lives!
• Let the word of God drive CREATIVITY . . .not Creativity drive what you teach!
• Preach a dangerous message.
• Be daring enough to follow those "faith moments" where God is leading!

At the church i lead there are so many "CULTURAL CHRISTIANS" . . . Practical Atheists . . .

#2: I was taught and thought that I should build MY church.  I am learning that I should be building HIS KINGDOM.

• Would I be "happy" if God blessed another church more than yours?
• It is dangerous when we build "our little kingdom" . .. not God's Kingdom.
• Build your church on "WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT" not "WHAT YOU ARE NOT ABOUT".
• Your church can not affect your entire community by yourself!
• We can do more together!

#3: I was taught and thought that success is only found in the big numbers.  I am learning that the score card is changing.

• What's your attendance – giving – small groups – baptized.
• For me . . .is not "how many people are coming" . . .the big win for "me" (craig) might be taking a step backward to GET THE RIGHT PEOPLE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
• Don't always blame your self for the declines . . .because you might take credit for the increases.
• to be real successful . . . you must get your identity in Christ.

We have to redefine "SUCCESS".

• How can we call ourselves a "MEGA CHURCH" when there are 4Billion people that needs CHRIST.
• We are a small church with a MEGA Vision!
• GUARDIAN Movie:  22 . . .that is the number of people that i have lost and that is the only number that matter.

We must become LINE 3 believers.

We die to ourselves .. .. you can't stay the same . . .