Noah Herrin centers Way Church's 2024 word, Pursuit, and calls the church to pursue three things: God, people, and personal improvement. He opens with Psalm 63:8 to define spiritual pursuit as actively chasing after God, not just showing up on Sundays. Through anecdotes - a conversation on a plane and reflections on pastoral family life - he warns against pursuing culturally celebrated achievements at the expense of soul health. He challenges the church to cultivate private devotion so public worship overflows with genuine encounter, to shepherd newcomers and the fringes through small groups and personal initiative, and to steward time and spiritual disciplines for ongoing growth. The message closes with a higher expectation for what God could do in 2024 if the church embraces these pursuits.
“it's weird that these people are clapping for the thing that I have the most regret about” · Noah Herrin
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Make private pursuit of God the priority so public gatherings reflect an overflow of personal devotion. Intentionally pursue people on the margins - invite, check in, and serve in small groups to keep connection as the church grows. Commit to concrete improvements in daily disciplines and stewardship of time, starting with one specific habit to change this month.
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