Building the BIG MO'

A few years ago I hear Dave Ramsey give a formula building momentum. Here's his momentum theorem: Fi/T(G) = M (Focused intensity, over time, multiplied by God, equals unstoppable momentum). This theorem can be applied to a wide variety of situations such as church, small groups, money management, school, etc. It has become my hallmark and calling card for this summer. I have always been the type of person to work hard and play hard. I give my all to anything I do. My library can attest to that statement.

As a church we will do two sermon series FAQ and Now Playing to help build some of this momentum. (see previous post for a brief explanation of these two series) These two series will help us to launch into a church-wide series based on Tim Keller's sermons and book The Prodigal God. We're going to pass out door hangers for all of these series. Our hope is that these door hangers will get the momentum rolling for the summer and last into the fall.

We've already seen some results of our work. This past Sunday we had a young man come to church by himself as a result of the door hangers. He is 18 years old and just graduated high school last week. Here's the cool part. He's going to join the Navy in a few weeks. He wanted to get some answers to his questions about God. He saw the door hanger and came to the service. During the service he got his questions answered. He's looking forward to checking out the rest of the series as we continue to ask and answer questions. Here's the best part for me. I get to hang out with him before he leaves. Imagine the impact he can have on his bootcamp company with a relationship with Jesus Christ in hand. Young believers are a force in and of themselves. I can't wait to hook up with him.

He's only one spark of momentum I'm envisioning for our immediate future. God is already working in the lives of our leaders. I'll tell you about that in another post.

What do you think about the momentum theorem? Is there something you would add? Is there something you would take away? How do you plan on building momentum for your organization, life, finances, or family?