Places Everyone!

For whatever reason, I woke up this morning, in all honesty, trying to remember what was on my mind that I was going to write about this morning, before running out the door for church (which we are doing momentarily). As it my mind raced to remember, I thought about a couple of friends, who have been posting pictures on social media of late, regarding some of the theater productions they have been involved in.

Of course, as we scrambled to get kids cleaned up (their desire to do so in the morning, like Dad does), I thought about the famous last words before entering on stage...

PLACES EVERYONE!!!

How important, in the efforts of the church to be effective and efficient. The resources are necessary, the finances critical, the game-plan essential... and when it's time to walk, everyone needs to be in the place they need to be.

It's not enough to have the right people on the bus, as your organization begins to travel in a particular direction; but the next level of effectiveness is to have the right people in the right seat on the bus... to take full advantage of their capabilities and maximize everyone's contribution to the team.

Thus, on this #effectiveSunday, pray for churches struggling... with resources, finances and people; not just the right people, but in the right places. As if waiting in the wings, may God help clarify vision and direction and opportunities for ministry. May He strengthen the weary and encourage the discouraged. Pray many would come along side to help carry the load; that the game-plan of ministry may be successful for the cause of Jesus Christ.

Not as the world defines success, 
But that many would come to the saving grace
Of the cross of Jesus Christ.
For the glory of God our Father.

- PNC

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