“Missional Ministry”, by Craig Groeschel
by Ross on Feb.18, 2009, under Uncategorized
Craig Groeschel, the pastor of LifeChurch.tv, wrote a blog post today which makes me feel like maybe, just maybe, I’m not the only person who thinks and feels the way I do about faith and ministry:
If you plan to reach the next generation for Christ, don’t ask them to believe what you believe, instead invite them to do what you do.
Beliefs are a dime a dozen. This generation has seen every variety of spiritual beliefs you could imagine (and many you couldn’t imagine).
They’re extremely turned off by people who don’t live what they claim to believe.
This generation doesn’t want to hear about what you believe. They want to see your beliefs in actions. And if you’re daring enough to live like Jesus, you’ll have a shot at reaching the next generation.
* If your version of Christianity is limited to what you’re against, you’ll not likely reach many.
* If, on the other hand, your faith is so alive you must feed the hungry, clothe the naked, heal the sick, and love the outcasts—all in the name of Christ, the King, you will attract interest.
As strange as it might sound, if you truly live a missional and Spirit filled life, the young generation might join you and do what you do, then one day believe what you believe.
(from http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2009/02/18/missional-ministry/)
