Over the past three years since we planted Four Corners, we have learned volumes. One of the main lessons we learned was simplify what you are about and communicate it clearly so people can, in turn, tell others what differentiates you from the "church" experience or notion they have.
We studied lots of influential churches around the country...North Point, Granger, New Spring, Mars Hill, Willow Creek, Fellowship, Mosaic, NCC, Rock Harbor, etc. What was their focus? How did they express their DNA? Here's what we distilled for our 4 Focus Areas:
Focus 1 :: Live Generously
I will give of my time, energy and money to help others every month.
Focus 2 :: Have a friend, be a friend
I will meet with friends who encourage my relationship with Jesus.
Focus 3 :: Take your next bold step
I will boldly take steps to develop my relationship with Jesus.
Focus 4 :: Invest and invite
I will invest in others and successfully invite someone to a weekend service or event.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Life Group Update
Things are moving and shaking with Life Groups at Four Corners. We really started asking for people to join a smaller community of people about 10 weeks ago and since then over 22 Life Groups have formed and are meeting consistently.
I'm convinced that a smaller community of people set within a larger church helps you get the connection we all hunger for and need. Church is not church without community...you'll be only getting the bare bones. It would be like going to a great restrauant and eating only an appetizer. You've sampled but not really tasted what makes the place memorable.
Here's how we're defining Life Groups at Four Corners:
"A Life Group is the best place for sustained life change to occur. In a Life Group, people study God's Word together and discuss the issues and challenges of life, and simply connect with each other. It's also where they pray, care for one another, and are missed if they don't show up.
Practically speaking, there will never be a way for the staff to personally minister to everyone who attends our church. That's why we place such a high premium on group life. It's how we minister effectively at Four Corners."
Wherever you are in life, whatever church you attend ...get into a group at your church. Let yourself be known and get connected!
I'm convinced that a smaller community of people set within a larger church helps you get the connection we all hunger for and need. Church is not church without community...you'll be only getting the bare bones. It would be like going to a great restrauant and eating only an appetizer. You've sampled but not really tasted what makes the place memorable.
Here's how we're defining Life Groups at Four Corners:
"A Life Group is the best place for sustained life change to occur. In a Life Group, people study God's Word together and discuss the issues and challenges of life, and simply connect with each other. It's also where they pray, care for one another, and are missed if they don't show up.
Practically speaking, there will never be a way for the staff to personally minister to everyone who attends our church. That's why we place such a high premium on group life. It's how we minister effectively at Four Corners."
Wherever you are in life, whatever church you attend ...get into a group at your church. Let yourself be known and get connected!
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