My Epic Journey

Thought I would share something with you all. I met with some of our student leaders and we were discussing the role of leaders. I asked them what they look for in a leader and here is the list they came up with:

• Listeners. Good leaders don’t always have to be talking. Sometime, if not most of the time, students need to vent to someone they can trust.
• Quiet. Good leaders don’t have to announce to everyone that they are leaders or that what they are doing is leading.
• Investors. Good leaders know how to invest in a student’s life. They spend time with them, know how to communicate with them and aren’t afraid to pursue them. Good leaders don’t just lead on Sundays but invest in students throughout the week.
• Imperfect. Good leaders aren’t afraid to admit their mistake and move on. They don’t come across as perfect or look down on students who are struggling. They come alongside and encourage.

These are great qualities for great leaders. Thankfully, EPIC has great leaders who exemplify these great qualities but we can all keep learning and striving to better in the role(s) God has placed us in.

The Middle School Conference is less than a month away.  If you haven’t already, you need to register.  You can do so by clicking HERE.  We need adults to go as well.  If you are available and would like to join us click HERE.

Important Information:

When is it?                                                                                                                                                  October 2-4, 2009

Where is it being held?
Heartland Conference Retreat Center
3201 County Road 225
Marengo, OH 43334
Phone: (740) 747-0220
www.heartlandretreat.com

What Should I Bring?
Your registration will take care of everything you need. Just bring some clothes (Don’t forget at least one pair of warm clothes), personal hygiene items, towel for showering, a sleeping bag and pillow, an extra sock for scalps, a Bible, and a pen or pencil.

What does it cost?
The registration fee is $69 for students and adult leaders. A $10 late fee kicks in if your registration is received after Friday, September 11, 2009.

Last night was our first session at the GCC Pastor’s Conference in St. Louis.  Tom Short spoke.  Here is his outline:

5 Signs We May Be Ashamed of the Gospel

Text:  Romans 1.14-16

#1.  If we feel that what we offer is not of real value.

#2.  If we don’t know how to handle our faith in a relativistic, pluralistic, post-modern, multi-cultural society.

#3.  If we are afraid because the Gospel condemns men as sinners.

#4.  If we are afraid to called “hell-fire and brimstone preachers”

#5.  If we are fearful to take the Gospel into the public square.

It was a great challenge to what we are called to do as Great Commission Christians–and that is preach the Gospel with passion and fervency.