Thursday, February 28, 2008

Someone to Watch - Part 2


This is John McKenzie. John is a church planter in Frisco, TX. He planted Hope Fellowship Church seven years ago. This church has grown from a handful of people to now a family of 1400. It's an amazing story of growth and blessing.

John is a passionate leader with a heart for the lost. He's incredibly creative in his communication and preaching style. He's a quiet and reserved kind of guy, but don't let that meekness fool you. John's relentless determination to reach the lost and build the church is second to none.

Here are some things I've learned by observing John:

*quiet humility is a sign of Christ in you
*vision that never gives up eventually wins
*faith to believe God for the impossible (check out his building plans)
*steady, balanced growth is best

You know, much of your success in your life is determined by the people you surround yourself with. The Bible says, "As iron sharpens iron, so shall one man sharpen another." I thank God for the opportunity to rub shoulders with some great people who are committed to living for Jesus.