Because people matter

People are the most important. Each person is made special. Everyone of us is important to our Creator, with untapped and limitless potential.

A few Sundays ago, I visited a local church in my hometown of Elkhart, IN. Actually it was an extension campus of Granger Community Church from Mishawaka, IN. I was impressed by their staff, volunteers, worship service experience, guest services, coffee, facilities...everything was great! I had been to the main campus maybe 12 years ago. I stumbled onto the Elkhart campus while visiting my family for Christmas and running an errand down a street that I had not traveled in over a decade. That's when I was surprised to see this new church building. (Actually, I visited the 11:30am service after my home church's 10:00am service). 

I had already been reading a few books from their pastor of connections, Mark Waltz, who has also spent a few years as the campus pastor in Elkhart. I spoke with the woman at the table that day and she encouraged me to personally reach out to Mark. So I did. I found his website thru the main GCC website. It's called BecausePeopleMatter.Com. I found articles and resources for anyone, especially other pastors of connections, which I currently am. As of lately, he is also doing a lot of traveling and consulting, so I am planning a visit to go see and learn more from Mark, hopefully this winter, and will post again later...

I hope you have a Happy New Year! You matter!