There is one characteristic that separates people who learn and
grow from those who do not. Do you want to know what it is?
 
Openness.

A willingness to listen, to be disrupted, and to make space for new things. Before we can grow, we must be open.

The same thing is true of a church. Every significant season of growth at The Gathering has started with being open to the possibility that God isn’t done with us yet. I believe that the greatest chapters of our church will be written over the next few years. We are in a critical time. While so many are waiting on things to return to normal, we believe God is calling us to act.  People need the church right now. They need connection, encouragement, and hope right now. God doesn’t want the church to hunker down or just try to survive in seasons like this. God wants the church to meet the moment, rise to the occasion, and to be open to the possibility that the best parts of our future are starting right now.
 
The companion book contains a vision for what I believe God wants for The Gathering over the next two years. It is a bold vision, one that isn’t satisfied with the status quo, but is open to risk, disruption, newness. But before God can do something new with our church, we have to be open to God doing something new with us. So this book is also about a vision for you. I hope you will join me for this adventure. Whether you are new to The Gathering, or have been around for a long time, I am asking just one thing from you. Be open.

Peace +
Rev. Matt Miofsky