Comments on: Day 20: Missional excellence http://bishopbillmcalilly.com/2013/05/13/day-20-missional-excellence/ Official blog site of Nashville Episcopal Area UMC Bishop Bill McAlilly Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:53:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Wellspring of Hope | Bringing Hope to the World | On a Mission http://bishopbillmcalilly.com/2013/05/13/day-20-missional-excellence/comment-page-1/#comment-1014 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:23:14 +0000 http://bishopbillmcalilly.com/?p=537#comment-1014 […] Day 20: Missional excellence […]

]]> By: Daryl Byford http://bishopbillmcalilly.com/2013/05/13/day-20-missional-excellence/comment-page-1/#comment-870 Thu, 16 May 2013 20:40:20 +0000 http://bishopbillmcalilly.com/?p=537#comment-870 Trust is the basis for all relationships. Why then is it so hard for Christians to do as they sing and profess? We must trust Jesus, who gave his life for our lack of trustworthiness.

]]> By: wtmcalilly http://bishopbillmcalilly.com/2013/05/13/day-20-missional-excellence/comment-page-1/#comment-863 Thu, 16 May 2013 04:52:51 +0000 http://bishopbillmcalilly.com/?p=537#comment-863 Thanks, Don! Blessings.

]]> By: Don Thrasher http://bishopbillmcalilly.com/2013/05/13/day-20-missional-excellence/comment-page-1/#comment-857 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:43:18 +0000 http://bishopbillmcalilly.com/?p=537#comment-857 Bishop,
Sent today’s devotion (May 15th) as a mass email to all of Northside. The line, “it doesn’t take a perfect church, but a church that is willing to show up!” really caught me. I’m learning that when pastors, leaders, and a congregation have a shared Vision from God for our community and world, getting people to show up is much more likely. Sunday I will sit down with a couple who have never been in church. The man works for a man in our church. He and his wife have built a good, caring relationship with this couple. They have been there for this other couple through some tough times. The unchurched couple has been at church with them now for about 6 weeks. The man called and told me they wanted to talk with me about becoming Christians. His next words were words I’ve seldom heard in the churches I have pastored. He said, “Whatever Bart and his wife have we know we really need! Will you talk with us and help us know what it is?” I was stunned and overwhelmed. Needless to say I am ready for that conversation Sunday.

Thanks for the devotions. I hope this one further motivates our church. Take care of yourself and keep leading!

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