In our last post, I promised a glimpse into the wonderful world of THR3E (a one-day event that was hosted by the amazing volunteers and staff of Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC.)

Here's a little glimpse of what Pastor Steven Furtick shared (along with some random commentary by yours truly):

CULTURE & VISION:
Pastor Furtick and his team encompass their vision in 3 simple words: audacity, honor, and generosity. And, believe me, they delivered it on the day we were there!

AUDACITY-the relative insanity to start something from nothing. Now there's a definition that completely describes the Revolution Project...it's taking the hopes & dreams for a radically new & different kind of church and combining it with the willingness to be called into action, and intensely focusing on what lies ahead, and how to get from here to there.

We must DREAM BIG for the Glory of God, as we would never want to insult Him with our puny requests.

The size of this project requires audacious visionaries that speak vision when it can't be seen & stand in faith until it becomes a reality.

We must dream so big that it is IMPOSSIBLE to accomplish it without God. If we can do it ourselves, it's too small. We need to look back on this experience and say, "We really can't explain why we've experienced all of this, other than to say that God was in the middle of it!"

What makes us unique makes us powerful.

Audacity is a culture, NOT a set of actions.

God doesn't intend us to mimic someone else's miracle, but He does call us to imitate their faith, and THAT'S why we spend time with others who are successful.

HONOR-to give value

God will honor those who are honorable.

Respect must be earned. Honor is given freely by honorable people.

We need to recover the lost art of honor.

MATTHEW 13:53 When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there.54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked.55 “Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother's name Mary, and aren't his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas?56 Aren't all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all these things?”
57 And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own house is a prophet without honor.”
58 And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.

You can only receive someone to the level you perceive them. It's not about a title, it's about a mindset. Sometimes you are not able to accomplish all God has asked of you, because of your audience's perception of who you are...know when you have reached your maximum level of influence.


That's it for today. I'll post some more THR3E tidbits soon!