The value of people was demonstrated yesterday in our move into our new facilities at our Springdale Campus. I am very grateful for the outstanding leadership of staff and lay persons. Major actions had to be taken by all in order to insure so many things, of which, was pulled off in an outstanding way. Thanks to each one of you who paid the price to make yesterday special.

I want to thank four of our leaders who insured yesterday’s success. First, one of my top associates, Jeff Young. He led the staff and lay team to victory! Second, Greg Westmoreland, our Minister of Children, who received nosleep at all on Saturday night, only going home to get ready for church. Third, Jim Hyde, who led the building process and “cracked the whip” when needed. Fourth, Wayne Oglesbee, the man who works under Jim to insure the cleanliness of our facilities, especially in relationship to the fulfillment of this project. Yes, it is dangerous just to mention these by name, but without any one of these, it would have not happened. Thanks for reminding us all of the value of team!

The value of people is alive and well right now in our entire ministry. I am so thankful for each one of our staff players and lay persons who step up in their contribution to the ministry. Thank God for people who love people and love the Lord and His work.

The value of people is what really motivates our Great Commission Ministries. Last night we prayed over a team to Brazil who is about to leave and launch a new church through their efforts of evangelism and church planting. As well, we introduced as many of our summer interns and assistants as were here last night (so many were serving in mission and camp endeavors last night). The testimony of Russ Lee last night through his concert reminded us of the value of people. His commitment to the Great Commission is challenging to each of us!

Look around this week: people are valuable! Do not look past the people who you relate to daily. Do not look past the people who bring value you to your life.