I just got back from a dinner where National Community Church was honored as one of fourteen “transformational churches” by the Assemblies of God. I have a few reactions:

First, what a privilege it is to serve God and tell people about Jesus. Sometimes I can’t believe I get to do this. What a privilege to be part of what God is doing on planet earth. There is nothing like seeing a life transformed by Christ.

Second, a recognition like this is a reminder to give credit where credit is due. NCC is God’s church. I think all the good things we’ve experienced are to God’s credit and all the bad things are to our credit But I also want to give “props” to our staff. What an amazing team of people that I get to serve with. And what an amazing congregation. I wouldn’t want to be anyplace else doing anything else.

Third, days like this make me want to redouble our efforts to reach more people for Christ and disciple them until they are fully devoted followers of Christ.

Lord, make us equal to the task you’ve called us to.

II Corinthians 3:5 is one of my favorite verses: “our competence comes from God.” So God gets the credit for anything He accomplishes through us. At the end of the day, we’ll lay all of our crowns at His feet. Plaques too