Inviting Fellowship

1 brave thing: Coordinating the Next CL Thomas Fellowship®

Inviting others into an intentional relationship is brave. I think back to when I proposed to Amy: there was both excitement and stress. Not the kind of stress like is she the right one but rather the significance of the moment type of stress. On a smaller and more frequent scale, I feel a similar twinge of excitement and vulnerability when I recruit guys to join my Christian small group. It’s a 9-month fellowship that I feel is part of my life’s work and purpose. Therefore it’s a perfect brave moment to lean into.

Why it matters. I have to be willing to accept rejection, if not I will never invite others into important life activities with me. I’m thankful Amy said yes 14+ years ago, and today I’m grateful five men are joining me to learn how to provide for our families like Jesus.

Intentional invitations make the difference. I’m learning how important it is to be clear in my communication, especially when inviting people. YGuides actually does this really well. Each month, a Dad/daughter pair from the crew handmake and deliver invitations to other members of the crew for the upcoming meeting. It adds just another memory and shared adventure from the experience of YGuides. Another way I’m developing this skill of “intentional invitation” is to have friends sign-up to pace and support me in the 24+hr ultra in March. All of this feels like brave progress.

Cheers,

Justin