October 20, 2008 08:43 AM #

Miles rocked! A couple big ideas:
1. The Gospel is a Person, not propositional truth.
2. Our evangelistic starting point is God responding to the cries of a broken world. We start by listening and responding to the cries of people. It starts with having compassion.
3. Next, we identify God's response to the cries of my own life. Great question to discuss in a small group setting (or with leaders): What's God doing in your life right now?
4. God created the church for the people not in it yet.Great reminder!)
5. "Don't turn people into Christians.... Turn them into Jesus-followers!"
I want to be a football Christian!

Mike Mack

October 20, 2008 09:33 AM #

Miles was my fav session. He is a great story teller. As much as I loved the entire presentation I was really encouraged when he said right at the start " God had a plan for me long before my ministry or group etc. and that He has prepared all kinds of things for me to do." This was just what I needed to hear, especially since I left my position as small group director a couple months ago to take up group life consulting. I was challenged when he stated, "the church is the only organization created for those not in it yet." So what am I doing about this I have to ask myself? What am I doing with the pain and struggles I identify with to come alongside others who are crying? I have things to think about which is why I loved this session.

Sheila Ely