How to avoid narrow, short-term thinking? This week, we discussed our value of Longevity. Here are some notes from our discussion. Enjoy!
SYNOPSIS
God’s plan is eternal.
Our plan for being the Body of Jesus Christ in Chicago should reflect the eternality of God’s plan. Our planning should aim at Longevity wherever possible.
PRINCIPLES
1. Longevity is [...]
Archive for the 'vision' Category
longevity
July 1, 2009
movement
May 3, 2009
The Line has four major values that guide how we do church: Longevity, Movement, Dwelling, Thriving. We discuss vision for these monthly. Below are some notes from this month’s session: Movement.
SYNOPSIS
God’s people are always moving.
While essential Christian beliefs may be static, Christian mission never is. Obedience itself is continuous movement away from sin and towards [...]
life together: missionaries, gospel communities, expressions
November 6, 2008
As we communicate the vision for The Line, many of you ask about the nuts and bolts of our structure, including:
- What will Sundays look like?
- Where do I go for personal discipleship?
- What do you mean, I might have to move?
We’ve put together the below slide show to try to answer some of these [...]
what is the line?
June 4, 2008
Since we are on track to plant The Line in January 2009, this seems like a good time to briefly re-state our purpose and vision for those of you that haven’t yet made it to those sections of our website.
Simply stated, The Line is a movement of the People of God in Chicago. Let me [...]
truth and belief
January 20, 2008
An idea is most powerfully shown to be true when its claims are proven under as many and diverse situations as possible. The gospel is most powerfully shown to be the truth when its claims are proven to be true in all situations.I won’t feel the need to invest in a company simply on the [...]
the line 1: architects and builders
January 12, 2008
Fallen humans make poor spiritual architects. Jesus has come to rebuild the temple in the center of His holy city, the church.
cows matter
December 19, 2007
Many everyday missionaries hesitate when they consider working in the great cities of the world. Here we ask those coming to join us in this work to trust that the God who notes even the number of cattle in Ninevah can provide loving hearts, safety, and health for those who are joining Him in making [...]
