September 4, 2005
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The Church Isn’t:
The Church Is:
A “place” or building you go to
Disciples of Jesus wherever they are
The weekend meeting where a sermon is delivered and some songs are sung
Groups of disciples meeting in homes and other smaller settings throughout the week who may also gather in a larger meeting to worship together on Sunday.
Christians who go to a weekend meeting to get their religious goods and services.
The worshipers of a local body on a mission together.
Christians who go to “church” on weekends to get their inspiration and feeding for the week.
The people of God who are passionately dependent upon God in worship and prayer all week long.
Christians who ask, “What does this church have to offer me?”
Disciples of Jesus who ask, “How can I contribute and serve this local body in its mission?”
A place where Christians go to have the pastors do “spiritual” things for them.
A community where the pastors and leaders equip the people for the mission and to serve one another.
A place to bring your children and teenagers for their spiritual lessons while you receive your sermon and sing a few songs.
A community where leaders help train you to teach your children the ways of God and incorporate children and youth into the community so they aren’t isolated.
(“Emerging Worship” by Dan Kimball)
Worship is life. Life is worship. God is my Father, Jesus is my Savior 24/7.
What do you think?
