Thursday, October 17, 2013

As the pastor, I am occasionally asked what NEXT Church is about. What does the "framework" look like. Very simply, it's first and foremost about a PERSON, not just another "process." In all that we are doing or becoming we must keep the person of Jesus in clear view -- front and center! Then we are able to successfully "process" and avoid life's distractions that seek to keep HIM from where HE belongs in us -- front and center.

Philippians 3:12-14  --  Always moving forward and leaving a well marked map for the generation coming behind us -- to reach and speak HIS significance into their lives. Jesus is our first focus and the NEXT generation is our second focus:
     -NEXT person encouraged...              ...people were Jesus greatest concern and kingdom
                                                                    resource.
     -NEXT step enlisted...                        ...living, vibrant faith is always about taking the next
                                                                    step.
     -NEXT opportunity engaged...           ...daily we're face with opportunity, none of which are a
                                                                    surprise to God.

Loving God, Loving others and having fun living it!