What I've Learned Over Six Years Of Being A Senior Pastor

1. Starting a church on Mother's Day weekend is STUPID!

2. Nobody brings their family to a brand new church on Mother's Day.

3. You will be depressed all summer long if you start your church on Mother's Day. The summer break for students is a week or two after Mother's Day, and your new church will struggle.

4. Just because you find a cool place to meet and do a big mail out doesn't mean your church will grow. The first 3 months of our church, we averaged around 50 people. This was not what I expected!

5. Weird people show up to a new church.

6. Power hungry people show up to a new church.

7. Disgruntled people show up to a new church.

More encouraging words tomorrow :)