Taking Steps

I try to be a man with consistency in my life. That is why I am experiencing some unique feelings.
As I lead HRC I find myself changing leadership style, communications patters, time management practices, and much more.

These changes are necessary as our church is walking in "new territory." However, this "changing" is a definite process. It has been impossible for me to simply turn the page on my leadership style. I am still developing the team to lead in new ways. So, I find myself part leading like in the past, partly leading in new ways, and still working toward leading how I need to lead (at the next level).

I am not sure how easily understood these comments are - but, I am grateful that God is calling me to lead - and to lead HRC where He wants our church to go! So, without concern for perfection I will press on toward the prize and keep my eyes on Jesus. If mistakes are a sign of growth - then I must be well on my way to growth! No BLARING mistakes... but there have been some!

My biggest mistake has been my tendency to lead in my "comfortable" zone, and not to make some changes...

So, I will work more diligently to lead through my leaders - and to equip my leaders to lead and communicate.

WOW! Thanks to God for placing me in a position where I have so much opportunity to grow!

New Territory

The past 3 years at HRC I have been talking about "walking in new territory" as a church. It seems as though we are! The interesting thing is that my expectations of this exploration of new territory are true. Not always easy or fun; but true.

As we walk in God's many blessings I find myself not aware yet of the fruitful parts of the land in this new territory. I am not intimate with the pitfalls and thorns on the land. In fact, it is as if I have stumbled a time or two navigating this new territory. However, I am one to get up, dust myself off, and continue to explore.

I believe that this "new territory" is the place that God is bringing our church. Thanks for giving me the grace to lead while muddling into new territory.

I promise you that if you continue to give me the grace to lead in new territory that I will give all of my energy to lead HRC where God wants us to go!

So, the days we are in are exciting. Not always the easiest... but, that really is OK with me. I love walking in obedience to God's plans!