What an incredible day… I’m literally blown away and I stand in awe of what God is doing in the world through the body of Christ. I literally can’t put into words what God is stirring up in my heart…
Here are my highlights from the talks:
Session 1: Andy Stanley
- Uncertain times are the arena where great leaders are born
- You don’t learn anything in good times or in times of certainty
- It’s ok to be uncertain, it’s not ok to be unclear
- To be clear in uncertain times, go back to the vision that God put in your heart
- The clearer you are on what God’s called you to do, the less uncertainty will matter
- Would you do what God is calling you to do even if nobody came with you?
- We need to be more concerned about the people we haven’t met, then the ones we have
- Leadership isn’t about making decisions alone, it’s about owning the decisions once they’re made
Session 2: Guy Kawasaki
- You’ll never appeal to everyone, when you try to, you create mediocrity
- Making people happy or unhappy is a lot better than making them indifferent
- If people won’t get your message in 15 minutes, they probably never will
- Ignore the bozos…
Session 3: Catherine Rohr
***Catherine runs an amazing ministry…. you need to check it out!
- Are you known for the worst thing you’ve ever done? Neither should other people… (Grace)
- A lot of times we need to look at people as human beings instead of animals
- We need to do life with people and help them achieve their “proudest moments” in life
Session 4: Jud Wilhite
- Until you settle the identity issue – you’ll never be or have enough
- There is no “There” so learn to enjoy the journey
- Surrender your view of you for God’s view of you
- We should talk to ourselves more than listen to ourselves
- When you believe something other than what God says about you, you’re calling God a liar
Session 5: Ravi Zacharias
*I need to listen to this talk again… Ravi is amazing and he said so many amazing things…
- What you applaud you encourage, be careful what you celebrate
- People can’t argue love
Session 6: Brian Houston
- Be a church planter and builder, not a church critique
- WE are the Church… the Church is so much bigger than one person
- If we don’t believe in what the church is supposed to be, how will the world?
- When you’re a part of the house of God -> you ALWAYS Flourish!
Session 7: Nick Vuljicic
- “It’d be dishonoring to God to live my life and not believe that I could change the world
- God uses people based on availability, not ability
- FEAR – False Evidence Appearing Real
- 2 Questions Jesus will ask us: 1.) Do you know me? 2.) Who did you bring?
- FAITH = Full Assurance In The Heart
- You’re a miracle to someone when you give them Jesus
- Satan wants to take your joy from you… period
- Just because you can’t see something, doesn’t mean it’s not there
- Trust is a daily choice
Overall a great day… really looking forward to tomorrow…
