How Firm a Foundation I (adapted from Jim Wideman March Leadership lesson)

“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock.” Matt 7:24-25 (HCSB)

I have been told, though it is yet to be confirmed, that the preschool building was built with the structural capabilities of adding a second floor. Now, you can’t just take any old building and add a second floor. You must make sure that the foundation and structure are solid enough to build on for if you don’t, the building will collapse under the added strain.

Your life is like the preschool building. If your foundation isn’t strong enough, the added strain from life’s stresses can cause your life to collapse. However, with a foundation that is built to take the added stress, you are built to undergo these stresses without wavering. Jesus says that if we build our foundations on His teachings then we will have a foundation able to withstand any stress that the world adds. We can weather the storm and come out just fine on the other side. And, just so you know, He also told us that these stresses will come. So, it would be wise to be ready by being in His word.

I want to apply the same principle to the internal structure of Preschool Hall as one would apply to the external structure. For me, that means that we need a structure that will be able to withstand added challenges we may face in the future. This is why I want three leaders in every room. And each of those leaders needs to be grounded on the rock of Jesus’ Word.

The goal of Southcliff is to double in attendance. If that happens, then it only follows that we will likely double in attendance on Preschool Hall. So, following this line of thinking, we need to have a structure that will allow for growth. If we fail to prepare, the system may collapse under the weight of added children.

I will expand upon this idea in my next entry.