I share another insight from George Bullard’s “Faithsoaring Strategies”.
“Congregations needing to transform too often have a desperate need for new people who can be
active, have leadership ability, and will tithe their income through the congregation. They want these people
to provide new attendance, leadership, and financial support the congregation needs to transform. This
comes to close to suggesting that new people are wanted to help long-termed members fulfill their goals.”
The above scenario sounds quite wonderful at first glance. However, I believe there are number of
questions that need to be considered. Are those long-termed members willing to make the needed sacrifices
and contributions for continual growth and transformation? Are they willing to set the example, that is, to
pave the way for that growth and transformation?
Investment of one’s energy and commitment become the key. Transformations occur because
people do not become people on the sidelines, but are actively in the midst of the field of play.
As a member or participant of First Christian, are you on the sidelines or ready to invest yourselves
in the field of play?
