going the Second Mile...

This week my life has been consumed by one thing (mainly) - - The Second Mile Institute. Everyone that's a part of the Second Baptist team walks through a series of classes developed to ground us in what we believe, and flesh out how this great church functions as a family. It's a great way to learn about the DNA of the organization that is Second; a place that's not so much a big church, but a small town!

As I walked through this week's classes here are a few things I noticed:

• You never arrive - You can always find new ways to strech/strengthen your relationship with Christ. I was in classes on my spiritual life with interns as well as members of the executive team here at Second. Always growing, always learning, always striving to look more like Christ should be our number one goal. To boil it down to one word - humility.
  
• Accountability is not an option - If you truly want to grow, minister effectively, and do so over the long haul accountability in life is key.
  
• Great organizations are shaped - it was great to notice the guiding values that drive Second, and that have driven them from 30 years. Our vision is clear, our mission is direct, and because of that our focus is fine tuned.
  
• Teamwork is vital
  
• AND - People trump programs

It was a great week! I met new friends, was challenged in my walk, and learned a great deal.

running the race,
Brian H.