Feisty Leader of a Church

Scotty was an elder in my church in Englewood.  I was only there for 4 months as we filled in while looking.  

Scotty is passionate about God and the church.  What a pleasant surprise to find a friend who is also tired of churches that go through the motions.  Tired of Churches that look nothing like the mission of Christ.  I remember sitting in meetings with passionate discussions about how we have to make a difference in the lives of those around our church.  Scotty was feisty and on a mission.  

Feisty and not on a mission is selfishness.  I have seen that in leaders.  Both is much better.  

feist·y

ˈfīstē/

adjective

informal

1. 1.

   (of a person, typically one who is relatively small or weak) lively, determined, and courageous.

   "a feisty heroine who's more than a pretty face"

   
   

Scotty often talked about the friends that he would visit.  He would take them meals with meals on wheels.  One day I went with him to see his people- delivering meals.  What a great way to care for people.  Scotty found a way to go into the community and show the love of Christ.  

I want to be like Scotty.  I want to be like Christ.  I read about Jesus.  I got to walk with Scotty.  

Scotty is on oxygen and down to a few days to live.  I am a little sad that I will not see him again.  

May God make our efforts successful.  May God help us understand the mission of Christ.  May we number our days and make them count.  

Scotty, I will see you soon.  But, first I have to finish a few more things on our mission.