I hope this episode encourages you as much as it did me. I was bummed that I had to miss two weeks in a row, but, as my wife tells me, "Mark, it's okay."
Most of us will never be involved in what's called a "church plant." Some of us have, and some have the scars to show for it. There are a lot of moving parts, variables, and a sizeable heap of uncertainties.
Yet, the desire to connect people, to share life with people, to witness the power of our Messiah's love transform people...it's powerful. I lost count of the number of people who have said to me, "I'd love to have a church here; maybe I'll have to start one."
Community (real and personal) is fundamental to our being. Here's a story of one such effort. Guinea pigs, as Will calls it, and it's true. There are lots of resources on the topic of planting churches, but our case is a tad bit unique. I pray that we collectively can learn from each other, and from Will and the team, so that we may grow in understanding and love.
Oh, I also announce details for the next UCA Conference. Super excited!
Don't panic when Part 2 isn't there next Wednesday. I'm traveling all weekend and will not be able to do it. See you in two weeks!
