Assessment: Day One
Jo, Gus and I are in Atlanta this week for assessment with the Presbyterian Church in America’s group that helps start new churches. There is no way I have the energy to go over all the stuff that happened today, but I can give a quick overview of some of the highlights (in no particular order):
1. We had a counseling session with Phil Drake. It was really good. We looked at where our blind spots are, and it confirmed to us that Jo and I are working well together. It also revealed some potential challenges for church planting and pastoral ministry in general.
2. I preached a 10 minute sermon and then Jo and I talked about our call to church planting. The format was such that there was no dialogue as much as they ask and we answer. It was a bit wearing, but an important step.
3. We’ve already got to talk to some great couples about ministry they are excited about. Its interesting to find that alot of the people here are looking for affirmation and they didn’t necessarily wait till after assessment to start talking praying and planning for church planting opportunities.
On a side note I need to thank my Mom who is staying with us all week, and all those other folks who contributed to let us get here.