A number of years ago we did a series called “Free.” Every person I know struggles with something that keeps them from the freedom that Christ offers [at least part of the time]. If I look inwardly, I can see it’s a lack of trust – I want to be in control because the only person I truly trust is me – and that’s not even always the case. Of course, if I think rationally, I realize that trying to control the world is an impossible task – and, even if I did, the results probably wouldn’t be too good. The only hope – the ONLY hope – is a release to God.
I want to be in control. He IS in control. I think I have a good plan. He DOES have a good plan – in most cases, far better than I can imagine. So – encourage yourself and encourage each other – give it over to God. All you can do is your best. Do that, and let God take things from there. It’s the first step on the path to free…
Hmmm - well, let's see...
I'm a Christian, a husband, a dad, a son, a pastor, a consultant, a musician, a writer, and bits and pieces of a bunch of other things. My work life has followed three main phases - business to teaching to church. I was the Weekend Services Pastor for nine years at Northview Church, an awesome church in the Indianapolis suburbs. I used to work for Willow Creek, another awesome church in the Chicago area. Plus I've written for various magazines and websites, and other freelancy sorts of things... My life mission is to help the church be as excellent as it can be.
Oh yeah - the name's Greg. Greg Wallace. But not the race car driver or the major league pitcher or the British celebrity chef. Just the creative worship guy. Hi.
It's my hope that these ideas, musings, rants, raves, etc... will inspire you. They're just my opinions - but again, I hope that they'll help to inspire you. Because the church really, really needs inspired creative types. If you're a creative type (and most people are, deep-down), ask God for help. Then take any ideas that are useful to you - borrow them, nab them, use them, adapt them - and make them into something greater...
You can head over to my Instagram site for an abundance of shorter posts: creativeworshipideas. If you're looking for consulting - especially on weekend services, team leadership or multi-site strategies - I'd love to help. Just message me here, and I'll be in touch - Greg
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