We are there right now and it’s simple. Here’s what our crazy family is doing in no particular order:

1. Working Out, Eating Mostly Right, Sleeping Well, Having a Ton of Fun! Stress will straight up kill you. It will. Go get all the tests the doctor’s can order. It’s probably just stress. Can you say heart cath @ 30 like I did at my first church plant?

2. Taking Our Time! Don’t launch too soon. We will be here almost 14 months prior to launch. #1 killer in my book.

3. Build an Intercessory Prayer Team. Without it, you are doomed. This is war we are in.

4. Relax. Meet a Ton of People. Those around you, those above you, those behind you. Those of influence, those of not.

5. Love and Serve #4.

6. Enjoy and Love Your Family. BIG TIME. Repeat #5 on them.

7. Get Out There. Coach sports, volunteer at the PTA [yes, I really did.], serve local churches that have NO clue who you are. Just drop in and tell them you want to serve a day a week/month, etc.

8. Go to the same stores, restaurants, gas stations, coffee shops, etc. and BUILD RELATIONSHIPS with the clerks. No drive-thru’s on a regular basis! And TIP BIG.

9. Spend quality time with God, your family, and your team.

10. Stop worrying about church planting, you have plenty of time unless you want to fail by launching too soon, and just start serving the crap out of those around you.

Oh…and love every minute of it…it’s a great calling and adventure we get to be a part of!