I try to focus on “practical” advise in these posts. Things that you can put into action. I do this because I’m an action-oriented person. I HATE situations where I have to put things on hold until I have more information, or until someone else gives their opinion, or until preliminary steps have been taken. Maybe it’s just that I hate to wait…
My issues aside, today I give some of the most practical advice possible. It’s not action-oriented at all, in the sense that I traditionally use. But it’s important. Here it is… Take it to God. Rely on HIS action. Trust in HIS direction. HIS strategy. HIS timing… That may seem like a trite statement, and, by the world’s standards, it’s spiritual mumbo-jumbo or wishful thinking. But, in 100% truthfulness, taking it to God is the most action-oriented thing that you can do. He has FAR, FAR greater ability to handle the issues that you’re up against. AND He sees the whole picture, not just the very myopic viewpoint that you and I have. I’m not saying don’t act – God’s given you a brain and abilities – use them.
Just acknowledge that some things are out of your control, that you don’t know it all, and – no matter how hard you try – you can’t make the world a perfect place [or, rather, the way you want it]. Going it alone leads to failure – going with God [and letting Him lead the way] is really the ONLY viable option…
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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