Becoming What We Are Meant to Be

Are we as a Church actively becoming what we are meant to be? Are we growing in our Christ likeness. Is our fellowship both deepening and broadening? These are good questions. Important things to think about.

It seems as if I am constantly thinking about our church, it's ministry and the members who make up our fellowship. Since I serve as the Pastor it certainly makes sense that these thoughts fill my mind. I am also happy to say that my thought are not of a morbid introspection that sees several problems; but I typically think of God's goodness and grace and how we are seeing Him change each of us, gradually; into a better representation of who He is and what we are to be. So we are truly becoming what we are meant to be, ever so slowly; yet ever so persistently.

I just came across an article entitled "What to Look for in A Church." The author lists some important qualities that ought to be evident in a church. I wonder how do we measure in these seven areas. Here are the qualities he believes are important to find in a church:

1. Clarity on the Gospel of grace
2. Christ-centered preaching
3. Theologically informed public worship
4. Hospitable people
5. Church discipline
6. Mercy for the poor
7. Concern for the lost

I can see some strengths and weaknesses when evaluating our fellowship by this list (you can read the complete list HERE.) What do you see? How do you think we measure up? I am interested in your thoughts and ideas of what we may be doing well and in what areas we can grow and strengthen ourselves by His grace.

Send me a text, or drop me an e-mail, or let's get together to share thoughts and ideas about how we can continue to become what Christ would have us to be; both as individuals and as a church body.

Grateful to be learning and growing,
Pastor Mike