STRIKE "OUT" THE POSE

COLOSSIANS 3:9-10
Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its creator.
I am in the process of planting a new church and in doing so, its a natural thought process to consider what will it  look like?, how will it feel?, style of music, decor, speaking, etc. In other words what will make it attractive? What will compel people to give of their precious time to attend, Why even start a church when there are so many churches already in this area, some great churches. I think the answer to these questions became even more clear at my last small group meeting. I was sharing with the launch team about my own battles and insecurities and how I have recently spent time with life coaches and in counseling, sitting for a season under another ministry to learn, be coached and even corrected. As I shared with the group it led to a breaking and repentance of the whole group letting go of hurts, bitterness, and unforgiveness.
It was afterwards that a lady came up to me and said, that in all her christian life she was never more excited about being a part of a church where the pastor can be so vulnerable and honest. She said it gave her strength to know she is not the only one who struggles.
You may be wondering, what does that have to do with a church plant and how it should look? Answer, in my opinion,  it should look Honest, real, transparent. Maybe we should hang a sign on the front door " drop your pose at the door".
The fact of the mater is that not one of us are perfect and we are all on a journey, and if we could stop pretending ('do not lie to each other') Maybe we could make some amazing progress. Maybe if the look is less about style, lights, videos etc. and more about being honest, real, and transparent. God can move on our lives and renew us in his image.
So lets STRIKE "OUT" THE POSE!
NUFF SAID