Future Church
Friday, May 20, 2011 at 11:31 PM 
The Thrive Conference with Ray Johnston changed lives again this year. I had the privilege of attending a session during a William Jessup University board meeting a few weeks ago.
WOW!
I've always been a Bayside/Johnston fan. But I have added measures of respect, excitement and appreciation for the ministry of Johnston and particularly Thrive.
My understanding of the conference's purpose is to help produce healthy churches and leaders. There aren't many nobler causes, are there? Think about it. If healthy churches were in play... lives would change and needs would be met.
People would get saved.
Human trafficking would end.
Marriages would be restored.
The hungry would be fed.
The needy would have their needs met.
The weary would find encouragement.
The angry would find peace.
Those in pain would find joy.
The withdrawn would find connection.
The shy would reach out.
The less fortunate would be less unfortunate.
You get the picture. Pick a cause that's out there. Pick a need that's worthy of your time, talent and treasure - not to mention your prayers. If the churches in America (and abroad) were healthy... those needs would be met and lives would change exponentially around the globe.
Over the next set of posts, I'm going to reveal some insightful, challenging and convicting ideas I learned during Ray's address to the energetic attenders of the Thrive Conference. I think you'll be challenged in your thinking as well.
Reader Comments (2)
Produce a healthy church and good leaders? Do you really believe that pastor?
Maybe you should tell us more about what a real hqealthy church looks like.
So far we can hear you singing the praises of Bill Johnson over Jesus, and what he did on the cross. Your more focused on church growth programs or doing what the mega church is doing. its all about doing business, when church becomes a business you need to stop and return to Jesus.
Really JACK? My church, Impact Community Church, is a very healthy church. And BTW - who is Bill Johnson? You don't know me or the church I planted. And your logic is flawed. I can almost guarantee your church is a 501(c)(3). That means it's a business - a corporation. That's not the focus of my blog and had nothing to do with that.