Not too long ago someone gave me an
incredible insight into life - When you have young kids, the days are long but
the years are short. With four children ages six and under, this has proven to
be quite true. Each day, to different degrees, is tiring (but joyful!) Yet, I
cannot believe that my oldest is already in Kindergarten and my youngest is on
the verge of sitting-up on her own.
I believe this insight is also true
of church plants. Each day and week is filled with tiring, yet necessary
activities. At the same time, I cannot believe that we have been living as a
Community in S. Minneapolis for a year now! This year has flown by, but at the
same time it's been humbling to see the many ways God has been at work in us
and through us for His Kingdom in this city. As we look ahead to year two, these
are our three next big steps:
- Launch “Miracle Grow” Community - This will be a Gospel Community stocked with Missional leaders. Some will be from S. Minneapolis, some will not. But all will commit from the beginning to be mutually encouraged and equipped as they launch and lead Gospel Communities as the Spirit guides.
- Large Group Worship - Our goal is to launch monthly worship with all of our Communities beginning in November or December. We have a location secured, but need to spend these upcoming months ensuring we're ready to incorporate this component into Genesis.
- Bivo Part 2 - When I started at Minneapolis Parks and Rec, I knew this was a temporary position. Well, it's temporary-ness will culminate in the next couple of months, which means I need to find a new position. I have several applications in, and even have an interview tomorrow (Wednesday) for a full-time position with a private landscaping and snow removal company. Please pray that the Spirit would open and close doors as He sees fit so that this next position alligns with our vision at Genesis.
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