There's another, perhaps more important reason for this blog, (this is where you come in) to develop relationships, to gain new perspectives, and to share creative ideas. Your response is encouraged and greatly
appreciated. I see it this way, God has given me a great opportunity and responsibility to to lead people through a very personal and hopefully life changing experience... everyday. It's huge. It's a little beyond my scope of understanding. So I hope we can do it together.
OK time to get real... Today I'm feeling confident about our weekend. We are blessed with a gifted and creative team here. We're beginning a new series this week which requires a change of stage set and a fresh perspective of worship style as well as physical placement of the band and any use of visual props. I'm happy to say most of that has been completed an should come together nicely.
Generally I work with vocalists on Thursday nights. Tonight is a little different. I have been invited to a meet and greet with Michael W. Smith this evening before his show in Myrtle Beach. I am honored. "Smitty" played a significant role in the early days of my spiritual walk. It's a great opportunity to meet him and pray with some other pastors before the show. Trouble is I have been working too many evenings and I feel like I am not spending much time with My wife and kids this week. So I plan to stay in touch with them throughout the day and make a decision on the "Smitty" thing a little later this afternoon. Today I will spend a significant amount of time on the following areas of my ministry. I have a meeting this morning to discuss goals for our worship ministry for the next 6 months in preparation for our fast approaching budget meetings. (I don't like meetings much.. I'm just saying) I will spend a good couple hours reviewing charts and music for this weekend's services. I will be confirming a set list for next weekend's worship experience. I'll be ordering a new Mac. (That's what I'm talking about!) If there is any time left I will be looking for some new Christmas material. We're doing something very different this year which is going to require a lot of creative thinking. I love creative thinking. More on that later.
Come back soon for an update. I'll let you know what's happens with the "Smitty" thing.
