First of all I blog to communicate in a way that is open and effective. Many people check this blog day by day (according to our web people). So I want to be in touch.

Several of you who are somewhat new to Grace have mentioned to me that this blog helps you to get in on what goes on at Grace.

Also, I like to blog because it gives an open way for you to respond and discuss things.

Do you read this blog? Do you have suggestions or topics you want addressed? Do you have other blogs you read?

This cool shot was taken early this week in campustown. What a Phaneroo- a vivid display of God Himself!

This is one of my favorite greek words…and it is the root word for the english word “manifestion” in the key verse for today, 1 Cor 12:7. Call me wierd but I just like the way it sounds. Phaneroo, phaneroo, phaneroo.

Its a larger than life word meaning to make visible or clear, to plainly reveal or show.

So in the verse it says “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” Each one of us is a display of what God is and what the holy Spirit is up to. Each one of us is a display of God so that the goodness of God shine onto all around us.

Do you have an example of a phaneroo (an obvious display of the Holy Spirit in someones life today) you can share?

When our team enthusiastically agreed to join the LifeChurch.tv network, we recognized that they had much of the same mission and values we have had at Grace since our start ten years ago. There are all kinds of resources out there and all kinds of groups. We have teamed up with a ministry that is right in line with us.
The Vision 2007 message is such a good summary of what LifeChurch is about. I would recommend to all at Grace to listen to it (at the Grace site) a couple times.

Give me some feedback on it!

My job has changed since we have networked with Lifechurch.tv. Some may wonder if I just sit around and contemplate my navel or think about what might have been with the cubs or play free cell. (Just for the record, I have never played a game of freecell in my life and would need a three week course to understand how to play!)

Anyway, I am busier than I have ever been before investing in lives. This fits with the vision I have had for ministry and it is one of the reasons LifeChurch offers their resources to developing churches: it frees leaders like me to invest in the ministry when staff and resources are in short supply.

Here is whats on my Top Ten list for October:

1.Evangelism/ Lead Generation 

2.Small groups 

3.Network and LifeChurch.tv transition 

4.Jr High development 

5.Finances 

6.Lead Community- Board and Leads 

7. Music team 

8. First Impressions 

9.Faclities 

10. Equipment transition 

Its alot of people contact work and I’m loving it.