One Important Moment . . .
How many times did the team practice "the handoff?" Probably more times than Taco Bell serves burritos! This is a heart-crushing moment for the USA in Olympic history. But, I think we will survive . . . we will run again . . .we will have another chance in a few years.
Last March I spoke to a group of directors of missions, state denominational leaders, and church staff members. I was new at LifeWay as the Church Planting Specialist and the group wanted an idea of direction, vision, purpose - all those things that make will make church planting possible in an organization. The presentation had several points, but my last thought to the group was, "My purpose as a Christ follower is to pass the baton. I don't know if the next generation will accept it - but it is my responsibility to put it securely into their hands. I am concerned what the baton looks like and whether the next generation wants it."
Looking again at the one important moment in the relay race reminds me how critical church planting is, my role in it, and especially what the baton is. Will my generation drop the baton? We must keep practicing for the handoff . . .
