Hey Friends,

I hope you did not think that I was discouraged as you read yesterday’s blog. I was not discouraged! I did want to be honest and transparent with you. I believe I have the gift of faith. Many who know me agree with that assessment. With that said, I wanted you to know that I hit the wall just like most everyone else. No one is perfect and we all struggle with issues.

Lately I have entertained some thoughts (maybe from God and maybe not) of huge leaps of faith for FPC. When I sit and think through them the implications are profound. Each “Next Step of Faith” is longer and farther than the last. It is NEVER easy, for me at least. I just wanted you to know. We are all in this together. We are all longing to impact and grow the Kingdom of God. It is a walk of faith –  PERIOD.

As the lead Pastor of FPC, I am facing some decisions that are massive and the mountains are huge. I really can’t see the tops yet as they are covered with clouds. I can’t even tell how high they really are! Scary!

This fall we launch another campus with a far greater cost that we initially imagined. We are also in the planning stages of expanding the Pellissippi campus. The dollar cost is staggering. I know God can! I know He as no limits to His power and potential. I know that walking this road will grow FPC closer as a spiritual family. I know many will not get it. Many will not want to give and will leave due to the cost. All these are facts!

I know that every lost man, woman and student without Jesus will go to hell forever, and that thought keeps me pushing forward like a mad man. Do we really believe our lost family and friends will spend forever in a Godless eternity? Doesn’t that still matter to the people of God? Or today is it just about helping the poor? (Which I am all for.)

Well, you see my dilemma. And I believe that this day will be blessed, I will see the Hand of God move and lead and I will join Him in His journey – regardless of the cost. “If you love Me you will obey My commands.” I believe Jesus said that for us.

Just a thought. Hit any walls lately?

Pastor Chris