Friendship is a church filled with great, God-gifted potential. I strongly believe that God is bringing together the right people to accomplish His greater mission for us. The people who are here and those a’coming have great potential. It blows my mind. And, I’m not just talking about talent. Potential is everywhere I turn.
We have potential leaders needing to pop out of their cocoon and allow God to use them to lead. And, with what’s ahead I believe leadership is more critical than ever. It’s amazing to me how people want to be led – to be challenged – to give their lives to something greater than themselves. So, potential leaders, step up, and do what God has gifted you to do – LEAD!!!
We have potential teachers everywhere. And, God is bringing more. Starting this month we have more small groups starting and continuing than at any point in Friendship’s history. And, if you have the gift of teaching – TEACH! Don’t sit back and complain. Get in the game. TEACH! We need you.
We have potential workers all among us. If you haven’t found your niche of ministry yet, I wish to ask you: why haven’t you? You are needed! I am tired of people sitting on the sidelines missing out on God’s blessings when they could be in the game, touching people’s lives in powerful ways with the gospel. Find your ministry and work for the Lord. So, workers, WORK!
We have more potential givers than ever. All of us are blessed to be a blessing. Those of us who trust God and tithe know we cannot out give Him. If you are having trouble financially, tithe. Trust God. Learn the joy of giving, instead of always hording or taking. Yes, I believe more and more Friendshippers are stepping up to tithing and I wish to encourage everyone to GIVE.
We have more talented people than I can comprehend. God has brought us and is bringing us people with significant talent musically, organizationally, technologically, relationally, and in so many other areas. The potential is enormous in this talent area. And, if God has gifted you with a talent and you’re not using it, shame on you. The blessings you are missing and those you could bless are tremendous. If you have talent potential, use your TALENT.
The days ahead for Friendship are bright. Yes, we will have struggles and we will have difficulties. But, when we trust God, keep the main thing the main thing, and are not afraid to take risks, we will continue being part of something special – this body of Christ called Friendship.
Until next time,
Calvin
