THE MISSION-NOT IMPOSSIBLE!

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Look at the people and the tag lines.
It's all true, really true.

The people-are the most genuine, real, open, creative people you would ever meet. Their potential for the kingdom work is astronomical. They are in the world in places, right here in our city, that you and I don't have access to. They go into the dark places and shine like beacons of light and hope. They aren't perfect, but then neither am I, and truthfully, neither are you. If Jesus were to come to the earth today to pick his 12 these are the people He would be walking among. He didn't go to the "white collar workers" of His day. He didn't go to the old wise sages of His day. He went to the young, ordinary individuals and invested His time and energies into empowering them to continue what He was starting. He would pick these people. Yes, He would.
The tag line-Turning the sons and daughters of evangelicals back to God and the Church. What the statement means (and studies support) is that many young people, even those brought up in Christian homes and churches, shed those beliefs in their early adulthood as they begin to try to form a belief system of their own. They need other adults and peers to which they can freely express their questions and doubts and who will point them back to "God and the Church". Not saying at all that Mom & Dad did a bad job, just that these young adults, including your own, are searching for their own truth. They may already posses it but until they "test" it, it may seem like something inherited, like blue eyes or blond hair. Then it becomes real to them and they can embrace their past learning.

So, that's what we're about. Seeking and finding gifted, talented, different, genuine young adults and no matter what their background or where they are spiritually and embracing them not only with the truth of Christ but with the love of Christ. Going with them into the trenches of life to rescue others and share the light that Christ has given to us.

You can read my other blog "Cowards Need Not Apply" and see if you have what it takes to stand in the gap and support this mission church. Or you can go directly to the website http://www.vintagenxt.com/Vintagenxt.com/Welcome.html and donate online. We really need your help and any size donation will help us "eat the elephant" that represents real needs of our pastor. And pray! This gets really tough sometimes and just because we don't need a passport to go to this mission field doesn't mean it isn't a mission. You may find that someday these people will be reaching out to "your people".

Blessings on you and yours!
Hold all that God gives with an open hand.

Cowards Need Not Apply

UPDATE:  WE ARE IN SERIOUS NEED OF SOME FUNDING.  WHILE THE CHURCH ITSELF HAS LITTLE IN THE WAY OF FINANCIAL THINGS (WE RUN LEAN) THE PASTOR AND HIS FAMILY NEED TO BE ABLE TO EAT AND PAY THEIR BILLS.  PLEASE GO TO THE WEBSITE AND MAKE A DONATION TODAY IF POSSIBLE AND PRAY, PRAY, PRAY FOR OTHERS TO DO THE SAME.
I'm looking for some missionaries who aren't afraid to love with the love of Christ.  This mission field is dangerous.  You may get dirty.  You may find your heart bleeding for those who need Him.  You probably will lose your head-it happens!  I know you will lose your heart!  The language is sometimes difficult to understand for the uninitiated.  You'll be on call 24/7 and yes you will be called.  You can't hold back and you can't fake it.  The natives can sense fear and they are very discerning when it comes to those who aren't being genuine. You'll have to participate in some of the tribal rituals and gatherings which are sometimes going to be outside your comfort zone.

Here are the qualifications:

Must be able to love unconditionally as Jesus has loved you

Must be passionate about loving and serving Christ

Must be able to allow Christ to change the hearts and habits at His pace (you are only a facilitator)

Must be willing to go where they are

Must be able to admit your own failures

Must be transparent

Must be a sinner saved by grace

Must be able to listen more than talk

Must be able to hug really well

Must be able to look past any and all outward appearances and see the beauty within

Must be able to forgive

You can handle messy love

Must not easily get your feelings hurt

Need to have nerves of steel

You aren't easily shocked

Need to exhibit the fruit of the spirit: love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness and self-control

Need to love God's word and be able to reference it in conversations

Need to be able to appreciate that not everyone is in the same place spiritually as you

Need to be able to give more than receive

Need to be able to not come with a consumer attitude (it's not about you)

Need to be able to lovingly confront without being judgmental 

Need to be able to boldly go where no man has gone before (ha)

It's not necessary to:

Know six-sylable words to explain the scriptures

Have all the answers

Have your act together

Say Thee and Thou when you pray

Be old or young

Be cool like me

About the mission:

This mission is located not more than 15 minutes from anywhere in Little Rock

The tribal gatherings can occur any time during the week with the main one on Sunday nights so it won't interfere with other gatherings you may have

The natives are primarily in their twenties-many are Christ-followers and many are not

You don't have to be in your twenties or be old either-all ages are needed

There is a harvest waiting right here in our city.  it's waiting on us.  Are you up for it? You don't need a passport.  Some funding would be greatly appreciated.  Prayer is the best thing.  

If you haven't felt needed in a long time and you think you have what it takes message me.  I'll send you the application.

Cowards need not apply.

The Real Pam Smith