Why Plan?

As you know, we are in a process of thinking about our next five years as a church. Some would ask, "Why plan?"

I like what Edward Dayton says in his book God's purposes/Man's plans:

The entire concept of Christian planning is based on the premise that God would have us know Him more fully and that He desires to reveal His will for our lives and for His church...
Inherent in planning is the end results. Effective planning is the first result of clear goals, the reason for planning. If we as Christians are to plan effectively, we must be convinced that setting goals is one way to respond to the will of God.

Did you ever think about planning that way? It's not so much about making plans, but rather discerning God's will. My prayer is that you would join us in our planning process as a church. And that you would seek God for His will for your life.