If there’s one thing that I have learned in church planting, it’s the concept that…some will, some won’t.
Some will be fired up about the vision of your church…some won’t
Some will be extremely committed…some won’t
Some will sacrificially give…some won’t
Some will make a decision to follow Christ…some won’t
Some will tough it out through thick and thin…some won’t
Some will have your back no matter what…some won’t
Some will still be at your church 1 year from now…some won’t
The tendency is to allow yourself to focus so much on the some won’ts that it overshadows the some will’s.
Church planting is hard work…ministry is hard work. Remember…some will, some won’t. Always encourage the won’ts to be will’s, but if they won’t, then move on to someone that will.
Mike, a well-timed reminder for me as I fix my eyes on Christ and not people, trusting in him to provide for us as we plant Revolution Church Sacramento. Having had a chance to see most of what you described already happen at the previous church plant where I served as an assistant pastor, I feel better prepared to accept these truths and not be discouraged by them. Thank you for reminding us of these things!
Dave,
I’m following along your journey with you! Hang tough…God has great things in store for you and Revolution!