Pot-luck dinners and positive churches

Do you enjoy church?  

I mean the non-formalized fellowship aspect?  Sunday was a great day of hearing God’s Word and Worshipping God.  I enjoyed being with God and His people.  This Sunday we had a fellowship dinner, and it was awesome.  We went old-school, and had a pot-luck dinner.  You never know what you might get with a church pot-luck, but this Sunday I was blessed.  Our fellowship hall was filled with great food and people, and people enjoying themselves.  So good.

Some day, I want to post about the 10 things I enjoy about FPBC.  Until then, I read Ron Edonson’s blog about 10 positive paradigms of the church.  I think FPBC is moving forward and embracing these!

Here are 10 positive paradigms in the church:

We can do it Pastor – The “can do” attitude. Who can’t work with that?

Jesus will make a way – So, if that’s your paradigm, then all we have to do is follow Him…right?

It’s not about me – Wow! To hear someone say that…makes a pastor’s day.

Let’s walk by faith – Yes, let’s do. Because, without faith, it’s impossible to please God. At least, according to the Bible.

What can I do to help? – Imagine if everyone showed up at church ready to do whatever it took to make the day work. Just imagine. We can dream, can’t we?

We need some change around here – I think we do. I think you’re right. I think I’ll clone you. Sustained momentum always requires change. Always.

I know we need to talk about money – You do? Really? You recognize that it takes money to operate a church? Wow! Are you contagious?

It’s none of my business – Okay, this is a tough one, but seriously, is it? Do you really need to know everything, or do you just like information? I wonder if we moved forward with less information if we would be closer to walking by faith…which in essence means we go without seeing… Just wondering.

I’m excited about trying something new – By excited, do you also mean you’ll support it? And speak positively about it? Even behind the pastor’s back? Because, if you do, I’m gonna hug you. Seriously.

This church is awesome! – It’s simple, but it builds momentum. Believing in the church, it’s leadership, and it’s potential is a key to welcoming people who will later feel likewise.

As a pastor, those are 10 positive paradigms I would share.