Thursday morning main session speaker was Brian McClaren.
Illustrations:
-Champion Wave Riders
-1998 Floods in Honduras, 100 in of rain in one week, river changed its course.
-Change in Europe and the church 300 -1500
-Picture of turtle with Gatorade ring around hits middle. She was fertile, laid eggs, figure 8, babe of all turtles, destructive image, freed to have a future.
1. Choose your wave wisely!
Changes worth going for – some waves too big others too small.
Which are right for jumping on to ride.
2. Know the Sweet Spot!
Each wave has right place and time to jump on.
Disciples of Jesus! What I want and what I want for my students.
Community of disciples.
3. Expect to fall sometimes!
Falling and getting up again.
Discipleship is along series of failures in the direction of obedience.
4. Watch out for sharks!
External sharks – some people are dangerous to be around.
Internal sharks – Stress, addiction, pride, greed, and fear.
5. Have some good mentors!
Hebrews 13,7,17
6. Never surf alone!
The value of lifelong friends
How to find friends… be friendly.
7. Keep your balance!
Love God!
Love your neighbor!
Befriend yourself – Don’t let your job eat up your life.
There is a lot of change out there.
But Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
He doesn’t change but rides the waves better than any.
CIY Missions Free Pizza lunch on Thursday
-Tsunami SE Asia 300,000+ may die. These countries are made up of the 3 most un-churched people groups – Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist.
If your mature committed/mature enough to be a Christian, your
you’re mature/committed enough to be a missionary. If you’re not
committed enough to be a missionary, you’re not ready(?) to be a
Christian because in the Bible they’re the same thing.
Thursday seminar #1 Gil Gilchist Vision Casting
* See Handout
Highlighted thoughts:
What are your dreams for your ministry?
How do you currently communicate your dreams?
How do others “fit” in your dreams?
Biblical Thoughts:
1. You can only lead where you’ve been
2. Servanthood with a vision
3. Help your team win with coaching
Set aside a Prayer and Planning day once a month. A full 8 hour day. Schedule it on the calendar. Make it a priority. [Possibly coordinate this with CORE?]
What should I have a vision for? Outreach, missions (4 year plan?), church, small groups, leader development, discipleship, classes, etc.
How do I get people to buy into my vision? Start with small, sure wins (Guiliani). Understand your skills – surround yourself with people with opposite skills.
Over communicate your vision. Keep it simple. Communicate it to parents, coaches, student leaders, [and to students].
What is our main thing (Ethos according to McManus). What is our hill to die on? What is the distinguishing character or disposition of our group?
How about being and making disciples – Loving God – Loving others.
For events know: What, why, & how – and know how to explain it clearly.
Thursday seminar #2 Steve Johnson Object Lessons-Illusions (magic tricks)
* See Handout that shows in detail how to do illusions for messages.
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