Anonymous Isn't Insignificant
Sunday, November 18, 2007
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The best ministry in the world is being done by complete unknowns. The best churches in America will never make it on those lists of the 'fastest-growing' or 'most influential.' Some of the best writers write for their own congregation, and speakers that speak to their own people and not a vast worldwide television audience. Amazing impact is happening in little known congregations. Some of the most caring and Jesus-like people are serving selflessly today without a second thought about their "personal brand."
I love this!
Today in the message on ministry and serving at Saddleback (which was all video of Pastor Rick at various spots on campus with various people) Pastor Doug mentioned that, anonymous doesnt equal insignificant.
- Just because no one knows your name or sees you on stage doesn't mean you're not making a big impact.
- When the spotlight is on someone else we often think that what we're doing isn't vitally important.
- You don't have a book. It doesn't mean you don't have anything to say.
- You speak to 12 students and not 12 million-billion like the guy down the road. God cares about both groups. (and that youth pastor, who is inflating their numbers)
What else? Add a comment if you've got something to say.
JG
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2 Comments:
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At 11/19/2007,
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I am significant!
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At 11/19/2007,
Ken Leslie said...
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I totally agree. For years I tried to get to know the right people or put myself in the right situation to become "known." All that did was make me unsatisfied where I was.
Then I realized that my kids don't care who Doug Fields or Andy Stanley or Louie Giglio are. They care who I am though, and that I spend time with them impacting their life.
Isn't that the real reason for youth ministry, anyway? To Love Christ through loving kids...
