THE RUMOR MILL
Rumors are funny things. Sometimes they're just gossip (but, rumor sounds so much more palatable). Sometimes we start them rolling without even knowing it. Like a tiny snowball that starts rolling down a hill, picking up a little more snow as it goes, until it becomes a giant boulder of power leaving destruction in its path.
OK, so I guess I started this one...innocently enough. I recently mentioned about a succession plan I had for when I retire. Retire? No one puts together a succession plan for when they retire unless they're thinking about retiring...right? Absolutely true. I am thinking about it....in 10 or 11 years.
Here's what you need to know:
1. I go to the gym most every day. I don't go there because I like it (well, I'm starting to). I go there because I want to keep my body in shape to do the job I love as long as is humanly possible.
2. Most people, when they consider retirement think about what's best for them. That enters into my thinking as well, but my #1 priority is what's best for Crosspoint. I love this church more than any of you know. I have no intentions of just leaving and hoping you figure it out and do good after I'm gone. I'd like to see there be a smooth, seamless, well thought-out, well prayed-out plan in place for when I do hang it up where the wheel gets gradually and wisely handed over and Crosspoint never misses a beat.
3. I don't want to outstay my welcome, but I don't want to leave a day before I need to either.
4. Someday I'll step down from being the Lead Pastor of Crosspoint Church. However, I have no intentions of ever retiring from ministry. I believe that's a life-long calling. I want to do that till I take my last breath.
So, for those of you who thought I was about done....tough break. You're stuck with me. I ain't going no where. In fact, I think my best days are still ahead!
OK, so I guess I started this one...innocently enough. I recently mentioned about a succession plan I had for when I retire. Retire? No one puts together a succession plan for when they retire unless they're thinking about retiring...right? Absolutely true. I am thinking about it....in 10 or 11 years.
Here's what you need to know:
1. I go to the gym most every day. I don't go there because I like it (well, I'm starting to). I go there because I want to keep my body in shape to do the job I love as long as is humanly possible.
2. Most people, when they consider retirement think about what's best for them. That enters into my thinking as well, but my #1 priority is what's best for Crosspoint. I love this church more than any of you know. I have no intentions of just leaving and hoping you figure it out and do good after I'm gone. I'd like to see there be a smooth, seamless, well thought-out, well prayed-out plan in place for when I do hang it up where the wheel gets gradually and wisely handed over and Crosspoint never misses a beat.
3. I don't want to outstay my welcome, but I don't want to leave a day before I need to either.
4. Someday I'll step down from being the Lead Pastor of Crosspoint Church. However, I have no intentions of ever retiring from ministry. I believe that's a life-long calling. I want to do that till I take my last breath.
So, for those of you who thought I was about done....tough break. You're stuck with me. I ain't going no where. In fact, I think my best days are still ahead!
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