Feb. 22, Mountain Lake Conference
Due to some unique circumstance, the majority of the 5 Point staff is in Cummings Georgia attending a church conference called Velocity. The only thing we had to pay for was gas to get here, motel and two meals. I didn't really want to go since i was in California week before last at the Radical conference, but it was too good a deal to pass up. And I am so glad we came. Today was incredible.
Some Highlights:
Started the day by attending a break out session led by Larry Osborne. Topic was closing the back door of the church THeir formula is through home groups. They have over 80% attendance in a church running thousands. His philosophy is that for a church to grow large it must grow smaller through home groups. All they're discipleship is done through home groups also. Very good session. Agreed with a lot he said but disagreed with some also.
Shawn Lovejoy spoke n the first main session and it was awesome. Hs topics was being yourself. When were not ourselves and begin to copy others it due to our lack of security.
When a leader is insecure they will:
1. compare ourselves to others
2. start copying others
3, begin to condemn other leaders
4. doubt your call
5. use somebody else's armor
We've got to be what God has called us and not someone else.
Rick Campbell led the next break out session on how to create an environment of generosity. By far the best lesson 've heard on this topic. I will be definitely applying some of his principals.
Some statistics he gave:
* 70 of people won't give more than $200 a year
* People do give but only things they feel a sense of urgency for.
* Must make giving easy. People don't use checks anywhere bu the church. Hadn't really thought abut this.
* Most people in the church are renters, not owners.
* When people become owners they are invested.
* Must give people a reason to want to give.
Tomorrow the day will close with Rick Warren. Always excited about hearing such a man of God.
Thoughts on Yesterday:
*Discussed church membership yesterday. Looking forward to seeing how many people actually signed covenants.
*I will be teaching new members class this Wednesday. Had a bunch of people sign up which is encouraging after message yesterday.
*Had the opportunity to meet several visitors yesterday.
* I have never spoke sitting down the entire time. Didn't like it. Be glad when ankle is better.
* Start new series titled "Focus" this Sunday. Gonna be a lot of fun
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