A wise man once said, “show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” While this has become a cliche, it’s definitely true. Who you surround yourself with is extremely significant. Leadership expert Stephen Covey says that you become like the five people closest to you.

This is why God designed us to live in Christ-centered community, to be part of a body of believers that encourages us and challenges us.

Today, we are joined by Rich McGough, the Groups Pastor at Northwood Church. Rich is probably the most well connected person in our city. If you go anywhere with him, he’s guaranteed to run into somebody he knows.