JUST ONE MORE SUNDAY!
Yesterday’s post from Scott Hanberry in Couer d’Alene, Idaho, caused me to do some deep thinking.
(I know the idea of me involved in deep thinking scares many of you, so I will be brief.)
In summary, yesterday’s blog says we should measure our church growth by the number of people the members of the church bring with them each weekend. Thus, instead of asking how many we had in Bible study or worship, we should ask how many guests were present in Bible study or worship.
So here is my idea.
In a matter of weeks we will open the second building of our Phase II building project. The second building is enormous. I walked through the complex Monday evening and I was blown away by its size. Instead of getting smaller with the addition of paint, walls and fixtures, the building is getting bigger. It is actually growing.
A staff member escorted one of his cousins through the building Monday also, and during the tour the cousin asked a great question. He queried, “Where will you put all the people that will come to this church as a result of using this building for ministry?”
I do not know if you have considered it or not, but CrossPoint as we know it today will change dramatically and immediately the moment we open the doors to the new gymnasium. We will never be the same. And that is a good thing.
And now for my idea I have been considering.
What if we were to require every CrossPointer to bring JUST ONE MORE with them the Sunday we have ONE BIG WORSHIP in the new building? Would that be over the top or what? That would mean we would have approximately 2400 people on our campus at one time.
For those of you wondering, if the Lord is willing, we plan to celebrate the grand opening of Phase II with two big events. The first big event will be a ONE BIG WORSHIP experience a few weeks after the building is opened for operation. The other big event will be an open house for the entire community in January, 2008 when we celebrate our third birthday.
So, what do you think of my JUST ONE MORE DAY idea?
I like it. I like it, a lot. Actually, when you think about our vision and all that God is doing to make the vision a reality, every Sunday is a JUST ONE MORE SUNDAY for CrossPoint.
(I know the idea of me involved in deep thinking scares many of you, so I will be brief.)
In summary, yesterday’s blog says we should measure our church growth by the number of people the members of the church bring with them each weekend. Thus, instead of asking how many we had in Bible study or worship, we should ask how many guests were present in Bible study or worship.
So here is my idea.
In a matter of weeks we will open the second building of our Phase II building project. The second building is enormous. I walked through the complex Monday evening and I was blown away by its size. Instead of getting smaller with the addition of paint, walls and fixtures, the building is getting bigger. It is actually growing.
A staff member escorted one of his cousins through the building Monday also, and during the tour the cousin asked a great question. He queried, “Where will you put all the people that will come to this church as a result of using this building for ministry?”
I do not know if you have considered it or not, but CrossPoint as we know it today will change dramatically and immediately the moment we open the doors to the new gymnasium. We will never be the same. And that is a good thing.
And now for my idea I have been considering.
What if we were to require every CrossPointer to bring JUST ONE MORE with them the Sunday we have ONE BIG WORSHIP in the new building? Would that be over the top or what? That would mean we would have approximately 2400 people on our campus at one time.
For those of you wondering, if the Lord is willing, we plan to celebrate the grand opening of Phase II with two big events. The first big event will be a ONE BIG WORSHIP experience a few weeks after the building is opened for operation. The other big event will be an open house for the entire community in January, 2008 when we celebrate our third birthday.
So, what do you think of my JUST ONE MORE DAY idea?
I like it. I like it, a lot. Actually, when you think about our vision and all that God is doing to make the vision a reality, every Sunday is a JUST ONE MORE SUNDAY for CrossPoint.
2 comments:
I think it is a great idea. That all CrossPointer's could praise and worship together. WOW!!!!! I hope that means you will preach longer. I enjoy your sermons every Sunday, and I hope they could be longer if we move to less service times.
GREAT IDEA!! LOVE IT!!!!
I've got a good idea as to where we can put all of these people when/if they come. How about a 2500-3000 seat sanctuary right out where the playground is now, it could stretch from the current drop off, to the road, and all the way down to the newest building. I think God is moving us in that direction.
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