George Bullard writes the following in one of his recent insights:
“Congregations desiring to transform cannot waste opportunities to
demonstrate or speak to the spiritual aspects of every event or process it
sponsors. They must be intentional and purposeful about everything they do.
Church is not just about being busy. It is about pointing people to a Christ-
centered faith-based lifestyle.
While the manner in which the spiritual aspects are stated or implied may at
times be subtle rather than confrontational, it should be obvious.
Congregational leaders need to pray and think through how with each event
or process the unconditional love of God might be made manifest in word and
deed.”
Many of you may know that I have a passion for spiritual formation. I
cannot agree more with pointing people to a Christ-centered faith-based
lifestyle. I believe that we often miss the mark simply because we go
through the motions without the intense prayer effort to back up the
intended results of pointing people to Christ.
We are moving into an exciting time in our journey to call a settled
pastor. Will we clearly demonstrate to prospective candidates that we are a
sincere faith-based people?
