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Jody Harris gave a mother's day talk at Grace Point this morning, and embedded within the broad scope of her content was a mention of the need to "find rest in Jesus." She was referencing the famous passage where Jesus invites those following Him to find a perpetual rest, what Eugene Peterson referred to as the "rhythm of grace."

Anybody in leadership knows the burden of responsibility, the exhaustion of continuous exertion, the weariness that can come with struggle, and the elusive ideal of rest. It is easy, as a leader, to reach points where there is an inclination to toss ones hands up, walk away, and seek much anticipated rest. Of course, by leaders I mean all stripes and types - mothers, pastors, teachers, fathers, husbands, small group leaders, managers and everything in-between. Sometimes there is a part of each leader that wants to just sit out an inning and let the rest of the team swing the bat for awhile...Yet, that's not always realistic, appropriate or necessary. A husband cannot sit out a season, a mother cannot pass of the raising of her children, a leader cannot afford to just take a pass.

Here's where the real gem of sustainable, high-caliber leadership lies - the ability to find rest. The diligence to learn, renew and operate out of a rest that truly nourishes is what high leadership - fully leading, fully alive - hangs on. The question is not whether we will need rest, but whether and where we will find it? Nobody can provide this for us. Nobody will look out for us adequately to ensure we do not drift into hazardous anemia. It is our responsibility as leaders to find our rest, to invest in our leadership quotient, to keep ourselves in a place out which we will have the capacity to lead well.

Where do you find your rest? How do you find renewal?

Hey Folks, there are some awesome opportunities to learn, grow and experience new things in April. Here are just some of the highlights:



1. God's Library - a 5 week survey of the entire Bible, taught by Jim Kingery on Monday nights beginning April 20th. Cost is only $5. Childcare is provided at no cost.

2. Spiritual Warfare - a 5 week study about the fundamentals of spiritual warfare, the Christian response and general Biblical tenets taught by Steve Stoner. Begins Sunday, April 19 @ 9:30. Cost is just $5/person

3. One on One - 2 part workshops on how to practically disciple someone. Co-taught by Michelle Brand and myself with Sunday morning and Monday evening date options in April & May. NO COST. This is a mandatory equipping experience for all Life Group Leaders and then the goal is to see all of Grace Point go through the training so that not only can we share our One story, but we can facilitate each new believer growing in "everything Jesus has taught us."

4. Town Hall for Hope - Thursday, April 23 from 6:30 - 8:30pm we will be hosting a LIVE national event by Dave Ramsey regarding how Biblical financial principles can provide hope and an alternative to the recession environment we're in. It's a FREE event. Register online - bring your group and come check out the fun. Hundreds of people from across San Antonio will be joining us for this special event!

To register for any of these event drop an email to Toni @ toni.renfrow@gracepoint.org or visit www.GracePoint.org. Take advantage of these laser-focused courses we are rolling out to help supplement the learnings of group life and provide venues for equipping YOU as leaders!

Here are the 2 main teaching sessions from the 08 Advance Round Table event this past weekend:

Audio Recording of Session Two - Avoiding False Dichotomies & the Art of Asking and Raising Spiritually Qualified Leaders