OK, church staffs – today is the day to take the deep breath, to sit back and smell the flowers, and to inwardly [and maybe outwardly] celebrate your victories. This was the first time in 30 years that I had Easter off, so we attended church on Sat., and on Sunday I watched services online from around the country. Most of what I saw was very good.
Of course, our work is not done just because Easter is over. Ministry must go forward and we can’t coast our way through the weeks and months ahead. But relentless, 24/7 work mode is not only self-destructive, it’s not God-honoring. The sabbath is there for a reason. I am a work-aholic by nature, and I’ve learned the hard way that you don’t do your best work unless you take a moment to recharge every now and then. So, rest up – you can debrief tomorrow… ; )
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27 #creativeworshipideas
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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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