Keynote #1: Mayo Sowell “The Best Investment – Importance of Local Church Community”

“The Best Investment – Importance of Local Church Community
– Mayo Sowell, Pastor, LIIV Atlanta
liivatl.com

1. “I’m not in full-time ministry.”

False Belief: Only pastors, missionaries, or church leaders are called to build God’s Kingdom.

2. “My work is secular, not spiritual.”

False Belief: Only church work matters to God.

3. “I’m not qualified.”

False Belief: I don’t know enough Bible or have enough spiritual maturity to make a difference.

” Burn the Boats”

“But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”

‭‭Acts‬ ‭9:15-16‬ ‭NIV‬‬

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“But the Lord said to Ananias, ‘Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name…’” (Acts 9:15)

1. Instruments aren’t praised—they’re played.

True impact isn’t found in applause but in obedience. 

2. Instruments don’t complain—they’re tuned.

Before you’re sent, you’re shaped. God fine-tunes those He chooses.

3. Instruments don’t play for themselves—they play for others.

Your calling isn’t just for profit—it’s for people.