I seem to be a really long way from where I started. Even farther from where I'm going.
Yesterday I was cleaning out some old files - because my office is a sty - and I came across a folder from my pre-fairview days. It contained the prospectus I had made for our potential church plant - several versions and the trail of tears. It began as "Crying Stones Church," then "Three Crosses Church," then "The Crossing." I believe the final copy was 9 pages of reasons for, mission, vision, process, plan, etc.. I have to admit, I was a little impressed with the final product. Though it was much better 'form' wise than actual functionality. It's not really even relevant anymore (imho).
I also found a file on the towns we were scouting to plant this church in: Coal City, Yorkville, Effingham, Kewanee, and Macomb - all in Illinois. Jane and I took a week and drove to each of these towns. Hung out, caught a "feel" for them, picked up a newspaper, phonebook, and whatever else we could find. I also had a printout of census info on each. Yeah... the garbage can is filling up.
In a not entirely unrelated thread... Tammie posted THIS video of Winebrenner Seminary. Looks like a great place to work, doesn't it? One of the finest institutions I know of, if I do say so myself.
Other than that... I got nothin'. Peace, peeps.
4 comments:
Rumor has it that it not only looks like a fine place to work but some pretty cool people actually work there...
that's just what i heard.
:)
I have actually heard that very same thing. :)
I don't know who Tammie is, but if you ever run into her, you'll have to introduce yourself. And tell her "hi".
Hope you have a great day!
Old dreams, maps, even census reports sometimes come back to haunt (or bless) you. Better not throw EVERYTHING away.
Joan,
Well............ you know. :)
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