The Next Really Big Thing

I love all the books, articles and blogs predicting the next big thing. It is usually a technological advancement, a scientific breakthrough or a new cultural or geo-political trend. It is fun to hear about future trends from leading experts.

I believe the next big thing is always the same thing. It is the next generation. Each young generation becomes the future hope of our world second only to Jesus leading his church and one day returning to finish what he began.

If we are going to change the world we must invest in the next generation. 80% of all people become Christians before the age of 18. For every kid who makes a decision to follow Jesus at church or camp or with his parents it will take five key adults in his life, influencing him or her spiritually, to see that decision become a lifetime pursuit. The African proverb, "It takes a village," is never more true than when it comes to the need for our churches to invest in their kids.

For more on this topic I hope you will come this Sunday to Restoration. We need your help to build a spiritual village that will ensure that the next big thing leads to spiritual transformation in our world.

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Second Services and Whispers from God

Since the beginning of Restoration Community Church we have tried to lean not on our own understanding and seek direction from God. We frankly have made many decisions that have taken us in the opposite direction of church "best practices." There is nothing wrong with best practices, but when they collide with God's voice then we have to make a choice. When God told Israel to march around Jericho that was not exactly a military "best practice," but God showed up and Israel saw him do the spectacular.

This last week, as a church, we sought God's will regarding the starting of a second service on March 1. If we want to reach more un-churched, de-churched people this would be the thing to do with Easter quickly approaching and then summer after that. God has led us to do otherwise. I started sensing God whispering to me about this last week. The whisper grew stronger while skiing last Friday. It grew louder still on Sunday at our town hall meeting. I know we made the right decision - for the time being. God has spoken.

The hard thing about whispers is that they require trust. I believe this is why I often have ignored them. But every time I have closed my ears it has led to regrets and every time I have listened and obeyed it has led to a spiritual adventure that has left me closer to God and dazzled by his wisdom.

This week at Restoration we will talk about how to hear the still, small voice of God.

Listen, maybe God is encouraging you to join us.

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