The Nines, part 2

[more nuggets of wisdom from The Nines- an online video leadership conference for ministers; each speaker gets 9 minutes to present an idea]

Amy Hanson: we have a narrow focus of what older adult ministry is. we need to expand our thinking on how these people can spend their retirement years. Children's ministry and youth ministry are important, but we also need solid adult ministry.

Dino Rizzo: know Christ. make Him known. know the people you serve. love the people you serve. know your partnerships. know the poor, the marginalized, the suffering.

Jorge Acevedo: "Lord, send us the people that nobody else wants." the life change is bone-deep.

Nancy Beach: As people get closer to you, do they discover more of Christ's likeness or less? Who are you, and how are you affecting those around you? Prov. 4:23- above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.