QUESTIONS

As I've reviewed the past several weeks/months of this blog, I found myself shocked at how often I talked about change. It isn't that I think things are so 'bad' the way they are; I don't. Far from it. Things are awesome. But I'm not a 'status quo' guy. Things can always be better. I just have to learn the art of valuing the past and present while still steering toward the future.

I believe change is the new constant; that's why I talk about it so much without even realizing I'm doing it.

After all, change is what we're all about. Change is what Christ did in our lives at the outset. Some of you were radically changed when you became a believer. You quit smoking, you quit getting drunk, you quit the bad language. You turned your life over to God completely. That was some amazing, ridiculous change.

And you're still changing. When you stop changing, you stagnate and eventually you die. Same thing with church life. That's what happened in Acts chapter 6. The church had grown and the way things had been operating had to change. Widows were being neglected. The leaders didn't have to give to the primary tasks God had called them to. But the most telling thing about that situation is what the Bible says next: 'So the Word of God spread. The number of disciples increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.' (Acts 6:7)

After they were willing to change, the Gospel spread like mad. The church got healthier and bigger because they were willing to make the necessary changes.

I know, I know. Change bites. It's not fun. Sometimes it's very painful. But I refuse to let the discomfort of change keep us from fulfilling the mission God has given us. We've been asking "HOW" and "WHY" and "WHERE" and "WHAT" and "WHO" about everything lately.

What do we want to accomplish?

Why do we want to accomplish it?

Where do we want to take people once they walk thru our doors?

What do we do with them after they accept Christ?

What has to happen to see our city changed?

How do we communicate to people where we want them to go?

What are the steps to get there?

Who are we trying to reach?

They are tough conversations that embarrass me, anger me, challenge me, excite me and sometimes frustrate me at how I have helped lead KFA up till now. But they are questions that have to be asked. They are questions we should have been asking all along.

And be blessed.