In 29 hours from the time I am writing this the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympic games will be starting. I can't wait. I love the Olympics, I love sports, but the Olympics are special to me because I remember growing up and the whole family sitting around to watch. Even now, Shelley and the girls will sit to watch the Olympics, it seems to be more than just a sporting event.
One of the things I find interesting is how we determine the 'win'. During the winter games in 2010, Canada was all about 'owning the podium', 'believe'. This year it seems we are more about 'its great to be there'. This is understandable, as Canadians we do much better at the winter games than we do at the summer games. CTV's Believe commercials all year have even featured more international athletes, perhaps so we don't set unrealistic expectations for how many medals Canada should bring home. That is fine, its important to determine what a win looks like. For some it may be just getting there. For someone like Michael Phelps I am sure a win would be nothing short of gold.
As we look ahead to the fall, I am seeking God on how we as a youth ministry define a 'win'. Is it based events, numbers, spiritual growth, impacting our community? I don't know. For me I try to look at the Great Commission, the call to go and make disciples. But in that context how do we define a win.
I think its important that we define what a win looks like, it gives us focus and also a chance to celebrate when we see wins. What do you think, how would you describe a win, both for yourself as you head into this new school year and also for our youth group - what does a win look like? If you figure it out, send me an email, let me know.
PT
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