One of the things that is happening right now at WCC is that we are becoming more strategic in how we do things. There are a number of reasons for that, but our primary goal for changing is so that we can more effectively accomplish our mission of reaching people and helping them grow as Christ followers. For that reason, change is good! However, the downside to change is that when any organization begins to change, friction occurs. For whatever reason, there are some people who just don't like change. We have seen that at WCC some recently. For instance, when we've asked people to move away from the very back and move toward the front, we have received resistance. Another great example of this is our attempt to move away from the 9:00 connection classes and instead utilize that time to train leaders. When we made that decision, some people have complained. Believe me, I understand that there are valid reasons why some folks like to sit in the back. And I am sure that some feel like taking away the 9:00 hour limits their ability to study the Bible and be with friends. So what do we do?
Well, I could write for days about this, but one simple solution is to adopt a WE verses ME mindset. I am sure most of you that attend WCC and have heard me say this phrase over a gillion times, but here it is again, "it's (meaning our existence here on earth) is not about you". No God has strategically placed us here, not only as individuals, but as a Church body so that WE might reflect Him and bring Him glory. And one of the things that the scriptures says brings God glory is reaching people who are far away from Him. Jesus was all about seeking out those who did not know Him. And since, as Christ followers, our job is to become more like Christ, that is where those of us who know Him should place our focus. And realistically, there is no better opportunity for us to do that corporately, than on Sunday mornings. My goodness, can you imagine the impact that WE would have if everyone of us who have made Christ the Lord of our lives woke up each Sunday recognizing that WE have an opportunity to positively impact someone far away from God when they step inside the doors of our church? It really would be an unbelievable environment with an unbelievable impact. But it starts with a WE mindset which , in my opinion, is so much more Christ honoring than, wondering why the leaders of the church have chosen to make a change that may not suit me. Listen, here is a promise: If the mindset that "Church is all about ME", became the mindset that "WE can change the landscape of our community", WE would! I really believe that.
Over these next few months our church will continue to change. And, I am pumped about the potential WE have to see God change people's lives. I hope everyone at WCC will feel the same way. Through Christ, WE can do immeasurably more than WE could ever hope for or imagine. Believe it! I do.
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