Setting Journey Culture #1
Pastor Jerry - Setting Journey Culture - 10/5/2023
Hi Journey Family ...
One of the most famous quotes in the area of organizational leadership is: "culture eats strategy for breakfast" by Peter Drucker. In a nutshell, it means that, no matter how great your business or organization's strategy is, the plan will fail without a culture that encourages people to implement it.
So what is The Journey Galena's culture ... who do we want to be?
We want to be Defined by 3 REALLY BIG THINGS:
1) A People with Gospel Identity - Having a Gospel Identity flows from discovering our meaning, purpose, acceptance and position in the universe is rooted in our relationship with Jesus Christ. First, last & always we are "In Christ"!
2) A People who live in Gospel Community - Living in Gospel Community means walking side by side with other Christians while encouraging and exhorting one another to walk in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Followers of Jesus will live out the kingdom of God in every area of their life!
3) A People driven by Gospel Mission - Being Driven by Gospel Mission calls us to a commitment to invite others into this relationship with Jesus Christ. We want to spread the name and fame of Jesus into all places, especially where we are right now!
One of the most famous quotes in the area of organizational leadership is: "culture eats strategy for breakfast" by Peter Drucker. In a nutshell, it means that, no matter how great your business or organization's strategy is, the plan will fail without a culture that encourages people to implement it.
So what is The Journey Galena's culture ... who do we want to be?
We want to be Defined by 3 REALLY BIG THINGS:
1) A People with Gospel Identity - Having a Gospel Identity flows from discovering our meaning, purpose, acceptance and position in the universe is rooted in our relationship with Jesus Christ. First, last & always we are "In Christ"!
2) A People who live in Gospel Community - Living in Gospel Community means walking side by side with other Christians while encouraging and exhorting one another to walk in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Followers of Jesus will live out the kingdom of God in every area of their life!
3) A People driven by Gospel Mission - Being Driven by Gospel Mission calls us to a commitment to invite others into this relationship with Jesus Christ. We want to spread the name and fame of Jesus into all places, especially where we are right now!
As the leader & pastor of our church from it's beginning I would tell you that we have historically done the first 2 things pretty well and the third not so much.
This is me telling you that you should expect that to change ... The Journey Galena will have an #invitationculture
Over the next several weeks and months you will be asked to take steps, steps of faith and boldness. If we believe the things we say we believe and if Jesus meant the things we know He said, we can't keep this to ourselves.
Some of the "asks" will be super simple, and some may require a bit more courage.
Here I am taking the first step; this is my invitation to you:
Come to Worship this Sunday morning @ 10:00AM
Bring your spouse, bring your kids, bring your parents, bring your neighbors/friends/enemies ... but most importantly ... bring yourself!
If you haven't been for a while, or maybe you've never been ... make it easier by clinking our
Plan Your Visit Link
I hope to see you Sunday!
Pastor Jerry Funston
This is me telling you that you should expect that to change ... The Journey Galena will have an #invitationculture
Over the next several weeks and months you will be asked to take steps, steps of faith and boldness. If we believe the things we say we believe and if Jesus meant the things we know He said, we can't keep this to ourselves.
Some of the "asks" will be super simple, and some may require a bit more courage.
Here I am taking the first step; this is my invitation to you:
Come to Worship this Sunday morning @ 10:00AM
Bring your spouse, bring your kids, bring your parents, bring your neighbors/friends/enemies ... but most importantly ... bring yourself!
If you haven't been for a while, or maybe you've never been ... make it easier by clinking our
Plan Your Visit Link
I hope to see you Sunday!
Pastor Jerry Funston