Well, I just got back from a retreat with some other Pastors for our area and it was wonderful.

Couple of thoughts I brought home to ponder.

First of all, we have some fearless young pastors in our district. It was wonderful to hear their excitement and courage as they focus on what they believe to be God's plan for their church. Bless them all. Pray for them all, because all of them seemed to be putting a lot of time and energy into their church's, and I hope they don't forget their families. I don't think they will but it is a prayer concern.

Secondly, our speaker spoke a lot on the subject of possessing the land. Primarily in the area of God's desire for the each church to take back the land (spiritual land) that had been taken by the enemy of our soul. He encouraged us to find out about the activities, both spiritual and physically that has taken place in our cities to see if there is a tone or a recurring activities that carry on from generation to generation. Something to think about.

The last thing that I learned was to be intentional about using peoples strength. I personally felt I had some things to contribute, but the opportunity to use my gifts was not created for me. The thing I learned is that within our church too. People want to contribute and I need to provide times and places for them to exercise those gifts or they will become frustrated just like I.

Things to think about.