Together!

Have you ever seen five people play one guitar, all at the same time? A popular YouTube video right now with close to 9 million hits shows how it can be done. What makes this even more unique though is the fact that the band, “Walk off the Earth” actually do a really good job of the song they are singing while playing the guitar. It obviously took a lot of practice and also a strong willingness to work closely and cooperate with one another.

Last week a group of five youth leaders from two denominations used our office as a meeting place to plan their upcoming retreat. It was great to see a spirit of cooperation and unity among the leaders as they prepared an exciting weekend for their youth.

As we begin a new year, my hope is that it is a year where interdependence trumps independence. The autonomy of the local church is a Baptist distinctive that is significant and true, but we can’t let that autonomy keep us from asking if there is some way we can have a greater Kingdom impact by working together with our brother and sister congregations. We are called to be a bright light, not hidden under a bowl but shining vibrantly on a stand. Together may we seek God’s leading and creatively think of ways to be that light in our communities, in order to glorify our Father in Heaven.

Serving with you, for Him!

Rob