I dream of a church:
Accessible enough to people who haven’t embraced Jesus yet and spiritual enough to grow those who already know Him
Full of mystery and decidedly practical
Big enough to make a difference and small enough (connect groups) to provide intimacy and care
Great big sounds of worship (think U2 concert) and every person entering into an intimate personal worship experience
Lots of fun and laughing and enjoying the colors of life and enough character to not abuse those beautiful gifts from God
Positive, uplifting, encouraging, faith-filled, go for it, you can do it, God is on your side, everything works out for you, God is good, you are gifted, you are valuable and compassionate enough to be touched by people’s hurts
Non-judgmental of others and totally committed to a holy life that pleases God
Modern and ancient
Embracing all the promises of God and totally in touch with the reality of the world we live in
All about the presence of God and all about loving people
Fantastic, life-filled, inspirational, totally cool meetings at church and taking it all to the streets outside of the church meetings
I have a dream .....
4 comments
let's make that "we dream"!
Posted on July 28, 2007 at 9:57 AM
It's a good dream.
Posted on July 28, 2007 at 8:53 PM
...to be culturally relevant in Asheville, that sounds like the yin and yang of a great church culture...I guess anywhere on the planet for that matter. Move over MLK, PK has a dream!
Posted on July 29, 2007 at 3:31 PM
Over 75 years ago, after a revival swept through Asheville, the rock church (now Cornerstone Church on South French Broad), a church that came into being from that revival was having services in their new sanctuary. During their services one of the ladies regularly climbed down a ladder into the unfinished dirt basement and spent the entire service face down on the floor, arms outstretched, praying. That's dedication! Join in seeking that level of devotion and dedication. I dare you! No, that doesn't mean you have to lay on a dirt floor, but if you were convinced it would help, would you? Believing, total dedication and devotion, touch the heart of God! According to the Message Bible, Solomon asked for a "God listening heart". That sounds like a great direction to go spiritually!
Posted on July 31, 2007 at 10:42 PM