Bird on the Wall

You might wonder on a lazy day - what do those church elders do?  How do they lead?  This is what you might observe as a bird on the wall:

(1) You would see how much we love each other. I believe that, ‘as goes the leadership team so goes the church’.  We seek to model - not only Christ-like behavior but harmony on a team. We have even signed a covenant pledging to speak no ill of each other, forgive freely and care for each other in difficulty. We take seriously setting a good example.

(2) You would see us most Saturday mornings at Mimi’s. I can honestly say that it is the best 3 hours of my week and it passes quickly. Some pastors dread stressful monthly meetings or see them as a necessary evil - meant to deal with difficulty or follow an agenda - like a business meeting. We meet weekly and find our meetings refreshing, as we share our lives and calling to serve Jesus.

(3) You would see an informal gathering with lots of rabbit trails and laughter that ends up covering all the necessary bases; like finances, oversight of the church, and prayer for individuals and the community. The relaxed unhurried atmosphere & frequency of meetings help us respond to the Holy Spirit and see church in the context of life.

At our last meeting we strategized about signage and advertising for our new PPSEL home. We want the community to know that we’re here! We do this to support our primary conviction; that you, Aspen Ridge Church, transformed from the inside out by the Holy Spirit, are our best advertisement, and God’s ambassadors!  

The fastest, most productive, 3 hours of the week just breezed by again!