There are periodically times when individuals, families, and organizations need to “reset” their mission and purpose. In the course of the mundane, we can drift into waters that do not serve our original purpose or mission. Like a boat that is drifting along, you will be suddenly awakened to the reality you are nowhere close to where you intended to be or need to be. And its time to “reset” course.
Churches are no exception. The first ten years of a new church's life are filled with energy and passion. Then complancey sits in and the church begins to drift. They don't mean to any more than the boat means to get off course. It just happens.
Periodically in the life of a church, God will grace the church with fresh vision and if it is received, then a rebirth can happen. But a rebirth is never final. For a church to remain vital and on course, it must "reset" the mission from time to time.
With our third annual Discipleship Conference coming up August 14-15, it would be a good time to "reset the mission" of the church. This Sunday we will be looking at Matthew 10:1 and considering what is essential in the life of a believer and their church.
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