HWY 380 Meeting & Websites...

This morning...VERY EARLY (630am is early for me)...I met with a few pastors who are working to reach people along HWY 380. My visit with them was short b/c I had to leave early to get my oldest son ready for school. However, I enjoyed my time with the guys. It's always fun to meet up with new pastors and discuss "business."

For me it's so very important to not be "territorial" when it comes to people and ministry. To many churches, in cities and towns, have a territorial type mindset...it's rather sad and amusing. You've got these churches and pastors who are so concerned with "their people" and making sure they don't lose them. What pastors like this fail to understand is that "their people" are God's people. My opinion, which doesn't carry much weight, is that if someone doesn't enjoy or fit into our church...let me help you find a new church. I'm not gonna hold onto someone who doesn't enjoy worshiping with us. What's worse than holding on to them...is trying to change the church style or cater to their needs...JUST LET THEM GO! There are enough churches out there...life is to short to NOT enjoy church.

Here's something you may never see another pastor do...direct you to another church! Below is list of local churches that are currently in the area...if you don't attend Lifepoint Church or if you're looking for something stylistically different than what Lifepoint offers...take a look at these churches:

Church of Celebration Metro - www.cocmetro.com
Vinelife Church - www.vinelifechurch.com
Savannah Life Fellowship - www.savannahlife.org
Harvest Point Bible Church - www.harvestpointbible.com

Anyways...my heart's desire is to care for and pastor those who call Lifepoint Church home and reach out to those without a church home or relationship with Christ. And over the last several months and this mornings meeting...I truly believe that the other church planters along HWY 380 feel the same way...which is awesome!

Hope to see you Sunday