LEGACY

By definition legacy is anything passed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor. The closest synonym to the word is inheritance. Related to the Kingdom of God, legacy is what God has passed down to His people through the ages in the form of faith [believing God and that belief being counted to them as righteousness- despite their state of unrighteousness]. This faith is clearly seen and only available in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Christians have the privilege of participating in the extension of God's legacy by telling others the good news of Jesus Christ crucified for sinners, and justification (declared righteousness) before God by faith in that alone.

On Saturday April 9, 2011 I have the privilege of partnering with some friends to bring a 1 day conference to LA, that seeks to train believers in an urban/inner city context to be leaders in their churches and communities by participating in God's legacy. Featuring Sponsored by Biola University, The Master's College and Seminary(whoo hoo), Chick Fil A, and the Be Side Radio; the conference will be hosted in the city of Compton at my childhood home church Citizens of Zion. With a general session in the AM, two 2 hour workshops during the day and an evening hip hop concert, the day will be sure to encourage and challenge it's target group of 18-35 year old aspiring leaders of the next generation church. If you havent already, plan to be there and bring some folks with you.

Below there's a video of a friend of mine Brian Dye, the founder of The Legacy Movement. In it he, and his wife Heidi, tell how they are making an impact on their community on the westside of Chicago by opening their lives up to young men in the neighborhood, and doing life on life discipleship in their home. I hope it encourages and challenges you to be about leaving a legacy.

grace & peace