Keeping the Main thing the Main thing

How is your attention span?  According to the Associated Press, the average attention span has dropped in recent years from twelve seconds to eight seconds.  Adults are finding it harder and harder to focus!  This is true in our churches as well, we have lost focus. 

Years ago I read this phrase in a book, "Keep the main thing the main thing".  While the author was dealing with a secular topic and structure in individuals life, it struck a resounding chord with me and has effected me in my life and ministry.  Later I heard a Pastor, referring to this statement add, "Keep the main thing the main thing, and the main thing is Soul winning!" 

In the summer months our church saw a good number of individuals come to Christ as their savior but few were from door to door soul winning.  Our need to reach our city, community and county with the gospel must resonate a fresh and new in our hearts as we begin our fall campaign in the coming weeks. 

As followers of Christ we can become so distracted and discouraged from doing what we have been commanded and commissioned to do.  As a pastor I can become so concerned with the schematics of the daily operation of the Church that I forget my duty to tell others the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Preachers can become so caught up in what is happening in churches across America that we forget to tend to the flock God has given us.

So, Maranatha- lets FOCUS and remember to "Keep the Main thing the Main thing" this fall and every season.  Get involved in the upcoming equipping sessions and lets see God use our church to reach our Jerusalem with the gospel of Christ.