I’m not really a meeting guy. Of course, some things come with the territory. When you’re part of a staff there are bound to be meetings. Some folks I know thoroughly enjoy meetings; I’m happy to meet as long as I think we’re gaining ground and making progress.
The Calvary pastors spent the day away today, diving in to some of the more pressing items that have been the topic of hours and hours of discussion. None of us really had the day cleared off in terms of calendar. But when things rise in importance, sometimes it’s necessary to shift priorities. There comes a time when it’s vital to step back, to gain a little perspective, to work on it rather than working in it. Today was a long day, but it was good.
I love and respect the men I get to serve alongside. We’re not a perfect bunch. We’ve got our quirks and flaws and struggles and general goofiness. But we’re growing together. Healthy relationships and spiritual vitality are absolutely non-negotiable. That means we wade through the difficult conversations, we extend grace and choose to love, believing the best about each other, and refuse to tolerate unreconciled relationships.
Those are some of the core values that drew me to Calvary. I haven’t always practiced them the way I should. But I’m renewing my commitment to live in those values.
That’s what happens when I get to spend a day away meeting with good men.
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