Questacular

Don't be surprised. This is not the first time i have coined a new word. At NorthStar, we are on a quest to fulfill the purpose of God for our church and it is a spectacular, awesome journey.  A couple of weeks ago when we had a record in house attendance of 731, (other than Easter Sunday) and baptized 9, it was questacular!  In fact, the stuff God is doing here is indescribable. Each Sunday, as I prepare to go on stage, my heart beats fast because I know God is doing some pretty incredible things in our church. I am asked by those outside our church, "What do you contribute the success to? Is it your worship band? Oh, it is your speaking right? (just kidding) Is it your children's ministry?"  My answer is, "It is a Work of God" This is not some spiritual answer I know to give, rather it is the truth.  The reality is that no man, band, or plan could do what is being done here.
God has a divine purpose for His church to reach those outside the church.  When God's people catch the vision of fulfilling His purpose for their lives, things begin to happen.  We have a passion for the lost and we want to do something about it.  One of the things we have purposed to do and be a part of is starting new churches with the same passion.  We have had some part in three different church starts over the past four and a half years.   From commissioning members to go, to pre-launch groups checking us out, we have been blessed to have some part in what God is doing in other areas around our region.  We have even seen churches start in the Philippines as a result of our work there.  As I announced Sunday, we are embarking on a brand new partnership with a brand new church start in Huntsville Alabama.  The Ignite City Church will launch early spring in Huntsville and we are pumped about working with them.
God is at work here and for this we are thankful. It is Questacular!!!!