Brickcity can be split into two main groups. Those who have been following Christ for some time, people with church backgrounds. And those who are very early in their journey with Christ. The latter group is so refreshing. They have simple problems. Like, my finances are screwed up. I'm addicted to alcohol or drugs. I'm shacked up with my girlfriend. I don't know how to pray. You know, foundational problems.
It's the other group that pisses me off! No not all of them. And not in OUR church. Just in the church as a whole. So many times I get cornered by someone who wants to 'enlighten' me on what we are missing. Like "Deep Worship", "Signs and Wonders","True Discipleship". You want Deep Worship- kill yourself. How much deeper can you be than being face to face with Jesus? You want Signs and Wonders? Fly oversees, rent a car, and go for a drive- some of you got it. Recently, I heard, "What about us? The 'Old Timers'? It seems you are only focused on new believers." Yeah- well guess what- so should you. I don't think that another program or another class is the answer to discipleship. We have taught our church members in America to be dependent on the church or a program to move us forward. The times when I have moved closest to Christ in my life is when someone else held me accountable. My boss and friend, Bill Maye, has the freedom (and the balls) to look me in the eyes and ask me how my marriage is. Or ask me if I'm looking at porn, or are my finances in order. That's what discipleship is. Finding someone who is not as mature as you and help them on their way. Lead them through mess in their life and call them out when they aren't doing what they should be doing.
What's it going to take to bridge those two groups I was talking about? Why is it that new Christ Followers in BCC aren't immediately swept up into a mentoring relationship by the Old Timers? Unless some program is put in place. Jesus said to "make disciples (or followers)". No one should have to tell you. You should be looking for it. At BCC, it's truly like fishing in a bucket. We do everything short of sin to bring 'em in. They pick up red bags every week. If you are an old timer at BCC- you should be fighting each other to see who gets to mentor the next person who picks one up. You don't need to be deemed "most holy connection dude". Just do it. I promise, if you do, you will grow more spiritually than you would with years of classes at the best bible college! We have got to stop being consumers and start being leaders.
Do you still love me?
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