Mark Batterson
Here are some thoughts that stuck with me from Batterson - lead guy at National Community Church in DC...
- Be patient but be proactive
- Move into the neighborhood
- Trust your gut
- Stay positive as leaders
- Erwin McManus quote - "Do not let criticism pass through the heart unless it passes through the filter of scripture."
- Don't look back...
Craig is the lead guy at Life Church in Oklahoma. Some of his thoughts...
Limited resources + Increasing passion = Exponential innovation
- Innovative leaders...
- Heal the sick
- Break the rules
- Offend Pharisees
- Redefine success
"I am a practical atheist".
Over the next 45 minutes he talked about how so many of us who are pastors 'believe God exists and do ministry like He doesn't.' Very true. And also true of most Christians. We like to talk God up but feel the only way we can be successful is if we go to work. That God doesn't really help us make a difference in people's lives, that it is us who makes it happen. Plus, we don't really believe God can do incredible things in us and through us. Very thought provoking...Overall, a really good conference that was a challenge for me as a leader.
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