We've all heard that repetition is the mother of learning. But have we heard it enough? If we don't review fundamentals, we tend to forget. That is why so many coaches emphasize the basics time and time again. They don't want to lose. In this week's Message About Purpose and Strategy, I'll repeat our fundamentals. They are found in our motto: Reaching, Connecting, Growing.

Reaching means that we don't just sit here. We go out. It is amazing to realize that people are actually waiting to be touched, to make friends, to learn about God's way of life. We reach out in the community to show people Jesus.

Connecting is crucial. Anyone we reach must be brought into relationships that matter. When you meet someone new, connect them to others. Introduce a new friend to your old friends. Build webs. Here at Dayspring, we want to link people into groups of various kinds to help people become participants, not just spectators.

Growing is important too. We are not to stay in the crib. Let's grow up spiritually. As we grow, we'll represent Jesus more accurately and attractively. I think people want to see what real Christianity looks like and we can show them. Let's grow to follow Jesus so closely that we lead others to follow as well. As we follow Jesus in becoming as he was, a lover of God and a lover of others, then we will follow him in doing what he did.