Next Steps

As we are looking forward to the launch of another Lakeside campus in the Fall, I’ve been thinking of next steps. If we desire to launch with a couple of hundred excited people in a new community by then, what do we need to do to get there? This may not apply to all of you, but there are a couple Lakeside opportunities coming up that may interest you.

Lakeside 101 Sunday, March 2, 2008, 1:00 - 5:00 PM. If you are new to Lakeside, Lakeside 101 is for you. It’s a basic introduction to our community and clearly explains what we’re all about. Find out who we are and where we're going. The class is broken into three sessions covering the following material: Our Salvation, Our Statements, and Our Structure. Meets in Room 216. Register for this event on-line at http://www.lakesidechurch.com/.

Total Money Makeover Live is on Saturday, February 16, 2008, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. On the heels of our series of getting “Right Side Up,” we are hosting The Total Money Makeover Live event, presented by Russ Carroll of Dave Ramsey Ministries. Topics include: * How to spend purposefully with an easy-to-follow plan. * What it takes to get out of debt and stay out of debt. * How to deal with the differences between men and women when it comes to finances. * The power of compound interest and how it affects your savings. * How to become a cheerful giver. * How to invest with confidence using diversification. * How to communicate better with your spouse about money. * How to work the "Debt Snowball". * The basics of mutual funds. * How to get a good deal on a car or house. Your cost of $10 includes a workbook and lunch! The event meets in the Lakeside Church Auditorium. For more information about Dave Ramsey and our 13-week follow up workshop (Financial Peace University) check the http://www.lakesidechurch.com/ or email marniemcfarlin@lakesidechurch.com.

How does this relate to launching a new campus? You ask. Paul in his advice to Timothy uses the image of a soldier on alert -- one who doesn’t get entangled in civilian affairs, but chooses to focus on obedience to his commanding officer. Ready and eager for a quick response. Its not just about freedom from debt, but freedom from related stress, time sappers, feelings of being trapped, and false allegiances (read: gods). Freedom to make a meaningful contribution. Freedom to join Jesus in his mission to redeem the world.