MISSIONAL. At first glance, some may think that "missional" is a pretty "churchy" word. Once you understand it's true meaning, you quickly realize that it's not. In fact, it would challenge many churches and believers, precisely because they're not.
Many of you work for a company or corporation that is missional to its core. How's that? It comes back to having a basic understanding of why we exist...whether as a church or a fortune 500 company. The day we live as though we exist for ourselves is the day that we--that church, company or organization--will begin to decline.
Starbucks doesn't just sell coffee...they sell coffee with a purpose. Proceeds are used to help support local and international causes/needs.
The church that exists for itself has a short-sighted, unbiblical vision and in turn, a short life. The church's very nature is to function as God's missionary people. We are created, called, saved and empowered to live on mission with God!
What does that look like? Many of you will have the opportunity to help define that this weekend as part of our C3 Conference. All of you will have the opportunity to hear about it. Don't miss Friday evening from 7:00-8:30 pm in the large auditorium at our Freeport Campus and Sunday evening for an incredible "Night of Worship" from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Jeanette Lloyd Theatre in Freeport. (Freeport Jr. High)
Many of you work for a company or corporation that is missional to its core. How's that? It comes back to having a basic understanding of why we exist...whether as a church or a fortune 500 company. The day we live as though we exist for ourselves is the day that we--that church, company or organization--will begin to decline.
Starbucks doesn't just sell coffee...they sell coffee with a purpose. Proceeds are used to help support local and international causes/needs.
The church that exists for itself has a short-sighted, unbiblical vision and in turn, a short life. The church's very nature is to function as God's missionary people. We are created, called, saved and empowered to live on mission with God!
What does that look like? Many of you will have the opportunity to help define that this weekend as part of our C3 Conference. All of you will have the opportunity to hear about it. Don't miss Friday evening from 7:00-8:30 pm in the large auditorium at our Freeport Campus and Sunday evening for an incredible "Night of Worship" from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Jeanette Lloyd Theatre in Freeport. (Freeport Jr. High)
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