Hey you… wanted to see if you’d be interested in going to Leadnow 08 with me and a few other peeps? You can check it out
by clicking here. It’s a conference targeted for leaders of 20 & 30 somethings. They have some really influential leaders speaking this year and it’s always been such a mind-blowing experience. The sole purpose of this event is to equip Leaders with resources to help point/lead people in the direction to put their Faith into action. There’s even a portion of the event, Fusion, which is totally for those seeking direction in their life. “God’s placed me here on this Earth to do more than just exist…so where do I go from here?” Fusion is that avenue. They expose your God given talents, passions and desires of the heart and unleash you to GO! After all… that’s what we are all supposed to do…RIGHT?!?!?
There’s so many times I run into people who are followers of Christ sitting in the mundane because they just don’t know how to put their Faith into action. They think because they are not a preacher, teacher or worship leader… that there is no place for them in the church. Or they don’t have the schooling to lead out and share the Gospel.
My heart hurts for our generation to see this constant struggle. We are so busy trying to finish school, start families, maintain that job that keeps us afloat, and trying to balance healthy relationships with the busy lifestyle. By the time we are in our mid 20’s, church is usually an afterthought. I mean, come one… we can get all the preaching, teaching we want by just searching the web. We even have ministry organizations that sell great quality resources to where you just pop in a DVD and have bible study right there. (not saying that any of this is bad) But the mindset I can see is “So, why go to church? Why spend the effort trying to establish a relationship with someone at church that just puts on his or her “Sunday Best” for all to see.” We have so many talents and gifts, but struggle with using them for the glory of Christ. I had an interesting job that allowed me to spend a full year calling churches all across the US trying to get connected with young adult leaders. INSANE to see and hear the VOID of 20 & 30 somethings in the church! I heard a pastor once say “we don’t even try to reach that generation…they don’t tithe”. That crushed me! I heard the struggles and felt the heaviness in their ministry. So… how do we effectively reach and unleash Young Adults to put their Faith into action?
That question has
burned an image in my brain these past few years. Being that I’m 25 and most of my friends are this generation…it’s an everyday reminder. My wife and I talk about it all the time. Why is there such a struggle… what’s going on…why are so many disengaged from the church that should be bringing hope, peace, love, and direction by encouragement to this generation. Are we okay with this? Are we content with the void or are we so frustrated that we give up?
Come with me to Leadnow / Fusion. I want to learn and grow with you.
It’s November 13-15th. But there’s also the Fusion event, which is Friday night and Saturday. (you wouldn’t even have to miss work)
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