Momentum is a funny thing.

When it’s on your side it’s wonderful!

But when it goes against you you’re in BIG trouble.

When I was a teenager I was riding on the back of a truck tailgate with some friends…

We were at a softball tournament and instead of walking across the sports park we decided to all pile in the back of the truck.

It was a short ride so the tailgate was down and a bunch of us were sitting on the back with our feet dangling.

Unfortunately as we backed up to turn around the truck hit a bump and my foot slipped down into the gravel.

The momentum of the truck wrenched me down and crushed my foot into the rocks.

Only the timely shouts of my friends stopped me from being run over.

But the damage was done…

My foot was scraped from heel to toe nearly to the bone and I spent about 6 weeks wearing a bandage and on crutches!

In a split second momentum showed me who’s boss!

It reminds me of church.

Because momentum works both ways! Positively and negatively.

And it’s vital to know whether it’s on your side or working against you.

Positive momentum is like having a tailwind.

Everything you do works better.

Everything.

From sermons to groups to discipleship to generosity.

But when momentum is against you it feels like running in jell-o!

Everything gets harder.

Takes longer.

Less people buy in.

It’s tough.

That’s why a BIG emphasis in UpLevel Leader is helping you master momentum…right away!

We help you cast a compelling vision, increase giving, and install a proven plan for growth within the first month of working together.

If you want to get momentum on your side we can help.

Just this week 3 churches in the program had their BIGGEST Sunday ever…in July no less!

Right now we’re also offering an option to receive one on one coaching in addition to the courses and weekly group coaching session.

If you’re interested please click here and fill out the form and one of our team will be in touch!

Talk soon,

Pastor Jake

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