Thursday, April 03, 2003
I'm having a real mix of feelings right now. Yesterday I met with my denomination's church planting strategist, and today I'll meet him again, along with a couple of pastors of relatively new churches in the San Diego area. It seems like the ball is not only beginning to roll on stuff, but it's picking up speed in a hurry. That's all great and wonderful and possibly exciting . . . except I'm not so sure I'm comfortable about it. I still feel like I've got a lot of questions to ask before I make my own decision about planting within my denomination. So far it appears that I could do some good work without too many unreasonable strings attached. But I'm wanting to be cautious and not get into a jam - as much for the sake of the denomination as for my own sake. I don't have the slightest desire to go stirrin' up trouble in the old boys club - it would be a monumental waste of time for both of us.
So I'll work hard to keep my eyes wide open. I'll keep throwing curve balls. I'll keep watching prayerfully.
