Monday, May 13, 2002
Sometimes I wonder if the change I seek is really change at all. It certainly isn't change from the biblical story of Christ and the church . . . at least I hope it isn't. But what is it about starting a new church or even merely a new worship service in an old church that attracts me? I think it's that I want to be a part of God's work in a new way with an unreached people group within my generation. But is the process of reaching these people really all that different than reaching any other people? Perhaps not, but the issue is getting a significant number of like-minded people in the same place all at the same time.
I serve in a place where I am not of like mind and experience with those around me. So in that light, I guess I'm a missionary to the previous generation. What I'm looking for is relevance with the current and future generations. The last generation has plenty of leaders and heros. Plus, I'm only marginally effective with them. It's time to focus on what lies ahead. Not for my sake, but for God's glory.
