For the few people who will view this blog let me just say that I am very new at this so don't expect a perfect blog right away. I have never been really good at writing down my thoughts, so I thougt I'd try this for a change.
I have recently moved up to Vernon, BC with my wife and two kids. I have taken on the job of running a homeless shelter. It has been a very rewarding position full of challenges and rewards. My wife and I are also part of the "Launch Team" of a new church plant called "Pathways". The whole basis of our vision is bringing the word "church" back to what the Bible teaches that it means. We are really focusing on the people BEING the church as opposed to GOING to church. We meet in each others homes, live life together, share things with each other. It is truly an amazing experience to be a part of. We are targeting 13 - 30 year olds as our main focus group. I feel that this generation has a huge gap that can only be filled by God. This generation (my generation) has grown up in a very consumer driven world where they need to be entertained in everything they do. We can all see it in everyday life. All the video game systems, the huge movie experiences, the rush of jumping out of a plane or jumping off a 200 ft high bridge (which is a lot of fun by the way) just prove that this generation is about experiences. As Christians trying to reach this generation for God, we need to go to their world, as it has proven in recent years that they are no longer coming to us. We need to get off our butts and do something about this generation gap in the body of Christ. If they want experiences, we need to somehow show them that God will give them the ultimate experience. I think the only way that we can successfully reach this generation is through quiet time with God. We need to stop listening to what the world wants us to hear and start being still and listening to the gentle whisper in which God speaks to us.
Until next time...
Neil
4 comments:
Let me be the first to comment on this new venture. It can be a powerful tool for communication especially since your generation has grown up with computers and so many of you are online.
God's blessings to you as you explore this medium. Practice makes perfect so write as much as you can, share your thoughts and your experiences with the new way of doing church and what the Lord is teaching you.
And if there are any technical questions, don't be afraid to ask.
Welcome dude...to the world of blogging...Lord be with you in your new begginings...
Very cool! May you find the Lord walking with you as you serve.. and as you blog. My wife starts her first shift as a street nurse here in Kelowna tomorrow.. scary.. exciting.
Len H
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