Hey there again everyone,
Yes it has been awhile, but I've been busy just like everyone else. We church workers are not exempt from the usual workload being expanded or even from being fired. The first part has occurred yet, it the load may change at a moments notice... only God knows. Anyway, overall things are going well; just been wondering and thinking about things. I ran across an old e-mail (been working on cleaning up my backlogged of some newsletters lately) part of it dealt with planning a worship service particularly a brainstorming session. I watched a video of the team doing that and thought "I so wish that would happen here at my church." I'm not saying it does not; we do plan things out though not as best. Everything could be improved even inside the church in regards to events or worship services across any denomination or whatever. I saw that clip and my heart was happy yet aching at the same time. I got a bit teary eyed too. That video was how it should be and I hope that we here at my church will reach that point..... All in good time.
I've been also wondering and thinking about what's next for our church and focused on the media team aspect of it. I'm the IT Guy yes, but also in charge of the media team. The team helps put together the PowerPoint presentations or MediaShout scripts for the various worship services on Sunday's or other special events such as VBS for example. I wonder if we'll grow, get more people, find new ways of doing things, or what will it look like down the road in 5 years? Granted that there are transitions occurring in various aspects of my church and I have a sense that we are going to enter another transition if not already are in one yet, just don't see it at the present time. One key aspect of transitions is the difficulties. I've seen some already and there is more on the way too. The word challenge spikes comes to mind in what Bill Hybels said that the 2005 Leadership Summit. Every leader goes through those periods be it in church work or outside of the church. Those points will make or break a leader and see how he or she handles the storm and comes out of the other side. They'll add passion as well as guts once they emerge from the storm into the sunlight on the other side. I hope to be the best leader I can be in what the Lord wants me to do. There are some challenge spikes going on at the present time yes. They're not fun and make the minds (the leaders even more so) question as to what's ahead and wonder even more. I just like everyone else have to keep my feet planted on the ground with my eyes looking upward for strength and peace from the Lord. Not just during the hard times, but every time. Granted easier said than done, but every single day is another opportunity to get it right.
If you're a leader or even a volunteer going through some challenging times/ challenge spike let me just say you're NOT alone. God's with you throughout the whole ordeal no matter how great or small. He'll help you and see you through no matter if its something inside the church, workplace, or home. May God give you strength, peace, and courage to help you through your own challenge spikes.
Thanks everyone and have a great week! :)
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