This is what the LORD says, “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. or the rich boast in their riches.But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the LORD -Jeremiah 9:25

I’ve been wrestling with a question lately: do I really know God? Let me ask you . . . Do you know God? I didn’t ask: Do you know about Him? Did you know Him? Do you think about Him? Not do you pray to Him? Do you serve Him? Do you go to chapel or church or youth group and learn about Him. I’m asking Do YOU KNOW HIM? Personally? Do you have your own relationship with God?

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Before I start sharing about the next step and season of my life, I need to let the world know why Victory Family Church is so amazing! I’ve been going to church there for 9 years, I interned there for 3 years and I was on staff for 3 years! It’s been an honor to see the behind the scenes of how such an amazing church works. Here are just a few reasons it’s such an incredible church:

The Best of the Best Leadership – If I had to name only one thing that I was thankful for about my time at Victory, it’d be Pastor John and Michelle! I’ve only been around for 9 years out of the churches 17 year old history, but the amount of people that have been reached, equipped, and unleashed into the world to make a difference is unbelievable. Pastor John and Michelle believe in and love people more than anyone I’ve ever met. They’ve established a structure for people to grow up spiritually and have an awesome foundation to build their lives on. To have sat under their leadership for 9 years has been the greatest experience of my life.

They Love People More than Anybody I’ve Ever Met – Seriously! Everything the church does is for one purpose, reaching people for God. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you are from, what you’ve done, or what you’re going through, people at Victory will love you. As Pastor John says, “We’re not here to see through you, we’re here to see you through.”

The Vision is Huge – Reach a generation of people for God. I’m not sure it gets any bigger than that! There is no greater fulfillment in life than pursuing a huge, God-given vision. It makes everyday exciting! Everyday becomes a day you can make a difference in someone’s life. Everyday you get the opportunity to help reach a generation. It makes life so much more exciting!

Families are a Priority -If you go in the building, you’ll realize that most of the building is made for children and youth! Victory believes in reaching the next generation with the best resources available! I’m telling you, if you have children, teenagers, or twenty-somethings, you need to get them to Victory!

The Staff is Amazing! -My favorite people on the planet, with the exception of my family, are the people on staff at Victory! You will not find better people on the planet! From the pastors to the cleaning crew, everyone is amazing! Everyone is on board with the vision and is committed to it! They are the same people in public as they are in private.

They Have a Ministry for Everybody – Children ministry? Check. Youth Ministry? Check. Twenty-Somethings? Check! Adult Ministry? Check! Bible School? Check. Spiritual Development Classes? Check. Drug and Alcohol recovery? Check. I could go on and on. Victory has found a way to reach everybody! The best part, they aren’t just ministries thrown together, they are all done with excellence!

They Want to See the Plan of God Come to Pass in Your Life More than Anything - I remember talking to Pastor John about going with Pastor Larry. I said, “Pastor John, I want to go, but I also love you and Michelle so much! I love your vision and always want to serve it!” He said, “Bubba, if you want to serve me and Michelle, go and do what God called you to do and reach as many people as you possible can. That means more to us than anything!” So many people have been raised up through Victory and end up going to do a great work for God. Now it’s my turn! I’m so thankful for the foundation they’ve laid in me!

I could go on and on and on. But I’ll end saying this: If you’re looking for a great church to be a part of. If you’re searching for God, if you want to go deeper in your relationship with God, if you’re looking to have your life changed, if you’re looking to change your family forever, if you’re looking to be a part of something bigger than yourself, if you’re looking to grow spiritually, if you’re looking to make great friends, then you need to go to Victory Family Church.

It’s changed my life forever and I know it will do the same for you.

Thanks Victory Family Church…. For Everything.

-Bubs

I’ve head a lot of pastors say this book is a must read, after reading it, I’d agree. I think more than anything this book is great because it shows people in ministry that they’re not alone. That there are millions of people all around the world in ministry going through similar things and having similar feelings.

I think everybody on staff in ministry in any capacity should read this book.

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Some Highlights:

• “the way I was doing the work of God was destroying the work of God in my life.

• ”The only problem? God wasn’t my God. My pride was my god.

• When we think that our calling is to be the biggest, the most creative, or the best, we have completely lost sight of the only important fact. We are called.

• You are responsible for the decisions you have made. The late nights. The double cheeseburgers. The neglect of your Bible, your prayer time, your family. Those were your decisions.

• It doesn’t say, “The greatest commandment is to love your job with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.” It doesn’t say, “The greatest commandment is to love your calling with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.” It doesn’t even say, “Love the church with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.” The greatest commandment. Love the Lord your God. With all your heart. With all your soul. With all your mind. With all your strength. And next? Love your neighbor as yourself.

• There’s one sad truth in life I’ve found While journeying east and west— The only folks we really wound Are those we love the best. We flatter those we scarcely know, We please the fleeting guest, And deal full many a thoughtless blow To those who love us best. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox

• the leaders who were the healthiest were the ones who never disrespected the people who hurt them.When you are tempted to give up on trust, remember truth. God wants you to dream again. God wants you to trust again. Jesus came to give you life. An abundant life.