Back On The Field

I was gone over the weekend to raise money for our mission work here in Colorado.  The people in my home state of Missouri are so good to us here.  I was able to preach in two different churches Sunday before flying home Monday morning.  I had a full altar at the evening service as I shared the vision of our church plant and what God has done in our midst.  To say the least I was excited since this church was my former home church.  Many of the same faces I’ve seen over the years were there and it was good to be with them all.   They also raised a substantial amount to help in our expenses here to keep us on the field.

My entire theme was based on getting new people saved.  So many churches are inward focused and even many church plants are very good at drawing and keeping a crowd but when it comes to the time of confrontation, many shy away because it’s not politically correct.  What’s needed is a return to basics so God can do his transforming work in the lives we meet every day.  I’ve seen this first hand as I’ve challenged myself to be bolder in asking about a person’s spiritual condition.  Many are open to answers but want to be asked and spoken to with respect.  That’s where I think the term “saved” got such a bad rap over the past few years.  So many confront but with little grace.  The key is to find the balance and ask the tough questions from a concerned but knowledgeable standpoint.

May God give us all the grace we need to confront a lost and dying world in need of a savior.