Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

Monday night Pastor Claude and I met with 32 people who wanted to know more about our new satellite church, Eastpoint Family Church (video). I couldn't help think of what a significant moment it was for all of us. Sometimes you don't always recognize a God-sized opportunity until later. But I sense God is up to something special at Eastpoint.

One of the really awesome things about a multi-site church is the strength it provides. Click here for an article on the strengths of multi-site. When a church grows, sometimes people don't feel needed or that their spiritual gifts aren't required. That's usually not the case, but that's their perception many times.

When we unselfishly encourage a part of our church to go contribute at an alternate location, it allows those people whose gifts have laid dormant to become re-activated in building God's kingdom. They begin to sense a new satisfaction and fulfillment through serving. Their vacancy also opens up similar doors at the "parent church."

Some wondered about allowing people, some who are leaders in ministry, to leave and serve at the new site. Although it's hard for my flesh to let go sometimes, it was never an issue with my spirit. It is as simple as the Law of Sowing and Reaping. Scripture is clear, "a man (church) reaps what he (they) sow." As we sow into another part of our community for the winning of souls, God promises to bless us abundantly. We become a Reproducing Church.

What are you sowing into the Kingdom? How are you using your gift, talents and strengths for building the people of God and for the saving of souls? Should you stay or should you go? Only God can answer that. Maybe you should take a moment now and ask Him how you can make a difference wherever he places you!

Want to learn more about the multi-site philosophy? Read a great article here on "5 Things Every Pastor Should Know About The Multi-Site Church".