Ep. 50 | Your Church is a Launchpad, Not Just a Building

Pastor Judy Stevenson's journey to Macland Community Church began with a profound "Macedonian call" - a divine confirmation that God was sending her and her husband to steward something special. What followed was an extraordinary eighteen months of community transformation that offers powerful lessons for any leader experiencing or hoping for a move of God in their midst.Rather than imposing their vision, Judy and Lee recognized that "when Jesus is present, there is life, and you can't manufacture that." They observed the existing passions God had already stirred in their congregation - hearts burdened for both neighbors and nations - and helped put language and structure around this divine energy. Implementing ILI's Christian to the Core curriculum as a church-wide initiative with multiple teaching voices created a unified foundation of purpose and language that equipped their community for ministry. The results speak volumes. When Judy preached on God's vision for individual lives, people throughout the congregation stood trembling in response to God's calling.If you're seeking to lead effectively during times of spiritual awakening, this episode offers invaluable wisdom: pay attention to what God is already doing, champion it in others, and create pathways for His vision to flourish through your community. Support the showJoin a community of leaders who are ready to change history and make an impact in this world. When you take part in ILI training, you will discover how ILI's Eight Core Values will help you transform your leadership. Discover more at ILITeam.org/discover.