Worship Gathering Agenda Items

This past Saturday some of us gathered to discuss the next two chapters in Dangerous Act and a few other things:

1) Rehearsal day change (see post below).

2) Brief service review post Edge. Immediately following the Edge service we will meet for 5-10 minutes in the "green" room to touch base about whatever is on our minds from the morning. Thus far we've laughed more than talked, because I am so professional. I just don't want a week or more to go by and we not discuss things that need to be discussed. Basically it's a chance to help you discuss how I can make things for a win, win... win for all of us.

Additionally, we ate some very good pizza, that my system didn't care to contain past the two hour mark - more on that in person, if you wish...

Lastly, at this point the gatherings have not been mandatory and I understand when you have an occasional conflict, but please try to make these gatherings, especially since they are scheduled every fourth Saturday each month. Thanks.

FYI, I see these gatherings as important for several reasons:

1) I place tremendous value on the entire team getting together socially (as some of you have also noted).

2) Many times I would like to relay certain information to the whole team in person for a variety of reasons.

3) This is a time for us to focus on the growth and development of our souls through discussion and interaction with Scripture and other God - focused material. Having these discussions ensures that we are coming before God and the people He's entrusted us to lead, knowing who we are serving beside. It's important that each of us are open, honest, and authentic in these settings. We do not always have to agree, but we do need to have an honest thought. It is a great opportunity for confession and accountability.

4) This is our team, not "my" team. This is a chance for other members to step into a leading role in a very safe atmosphere.

Thanks,
craig