I don't want to disappoint Chip...

And so I post again... :)

We have begun the process of research for our current picture of reality. We have gotten some demographic work done, the ridder team has wrestled with a few items and the consistory has assignments for the summer. John and I have our conference call this evening and I am looking forward to that... So, we take babysteps on this journey together - John and I decided to bring Gill along on the trip as well...

On another note, this Sunday my fam and I leave for 2 1/2 weeks of being unplugged from the world. We will be spending a week in the Yellowstone area and then hit some of the major sights along on our way back home... Here is a picture of where we hope to spend some of our time.

Blessings to you,

Brian

A Clear & Compelling Picture of Our Current Reality... hmmm

So, we are trying to tackle this assignment - here at Haven. We are dividing it up and sharing the research load with the whole consistory for two reasons. First, dude, it is a huge assignment! Not only are there a ton of significant areas to dig into, but we have to multiply it all by 5 in order to mimic my kids when they were little (you need to read Leading Congregation Change to get that...).

More important, however, we want them all to be part of the process of coming to grips with the reality we are living today. I was struck by that reality as we tried to practice much of what we have been learning at a "come to Jesus" meeting last week.

Anyway, we are on the journey...

Blessings,

brian