What if real church isn't real? What if journey church doesn't take you on a healthy journey? What if legacy church leaves a painful legacy? What if the bible church totally misinterprets the bible? What if grace church doesn't dispense grace?
A name is only a name. If the core isn't good, then a name won't help.
On the other hand, if you take a church that is full of authentic people who are gracious and kind and mission driven, if you find a church that is packed with love and hope and grace, then you could name it about anything.
Smith Memorial Methodist Church
First United Methodist
Fourth Church of my town.
People would flock to the place because what is on the inside is real and really good. Let's spend less time on the cute names and more time on the culture. Let's spend less time on marketing our story and let the hearts of the good people inside explode with joy into their neighborhoods. If the people are excited about their church, then no sales campaign will help.
I invite you to provide authentic, joyful, grace filled faith to your congregation, no matter what the name.
It's a beautiful day in God's world be sure to see the good.
Send replies to jsbrink57@gmail.com
- - - - - - - - -
I am leading some trips this year and next. If you are interested in reading about them, or joining in, the links are below.....
Holy Land Tour - includes my favorite spots
with optional Jerusalem extension
March 4-13, 2019
http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/hl19030419g17768#.Wt84h7lRHcs
Paris-Normandy River Cruise
October 23-31, 2019
http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/rc19102319x17768#.W3avNFJK3cs
No comments:
Post a Comment