This Sunday we are launching a new teaching series called “Confessions of a Pastor” and I could NOT be anymore nervous and excited at the same time.  I am holding nothing back this Sunday as I am going to be sharing with you some confessions that will surprise some of you, shock some of you, and actually encourage you to know you aren’t the only one who struggles with the things you struggle with.

I am jacked up about this series.  We have mailed a post card to anyone that has ever attended 5 Point but hasn't been here in a while.  Have posters for you to put out around town and everyone received invitation cards last Sunday.  I have been begging God to kick off 2008 off in a BIG WAY!!!

During the beginning of a new year people are more acceptable to an invitation to church than a lot of other times.  Let's take this awesome opportunity and INVITE!  Reassure people this is a series where the pastor is not looking down on anyone but himself.  We'll be handing out brownies to everyone during the worship service.  You'll have to come and find out why!

With the new year comes new goals.  Thought you might enjoy some of the goals I've set for 2008.

Spiritually
Start EVERY day in the Bible and prayer
Listen to at least 2 sermons from someone else a week
Lead our staff by example in spiritual matters
Learn from others more
Read 2 books a month
Share the gospel weekly
Give more financially



Personal
Lose 30 more pounds - this will put me at 260 (gotta start with what I gained during the holidays)
Work out at least 5 days a week
Participate in five triathlons
Take a day off EVERY week
Not let the things of life effect me as much
Get away twice a year for a few days by myself to spend time with God


Family
Date my wife
Spend more time my family
Turn off my cell phone when I get home
Become debt free
Realize my family is my #1 ministry
NEVER take my frustrations from the church out on my family
Get our fence up to keep the new puppies in yard and not the garage


Church
Lead 5 Point without apology
Pour my life into our staff
Add more staff
Talk about the vision on a regular basis
Love and appreciate our volunteers more
Find the exact piece of land God has for us
200 salvations and baptisms
Get more people involved into our home teams
Take our worship services to anther level
Work harder by working smarter