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  • December19th

    The Greek word for “church” is “ekklesia“. This word had no meaning in a building or place….it had everything to do with people….people who were “called out”. One of the primary marks of those “called out” early Christians was their culture of love and sharing what they had…. with others so that no one did without. Read More | Comments

  • January26th

    This the first in a series onthe subject, “What is Church?” I welcome you to join in the conversation.

    Some other friends and I, Ginny and Jim Rogers were also talking about “what church is”. It is not always easy to put into words. And the key is……..something that can be put into words and also put into action.

    I like very much what my friend Debra Burns said……”Church is a place to come together to get refuled. I simply believe that a church should be a community of followers (followers of Jesus) more than a community of believers (believers in Jesus Christ). If we are a community of followers……we’re a community of believers by default…..because everything we do should be centered on Jesus. We are people who are passionately dependent upon God in worship and prayer all week long.”

    This community comes together weekly as a body to Praise and Worship God and to teach and encourage each other and….to get refuled….to then go out and simply “live” ministry through our interactions with others in daily life. Then they go on throughout the week in home churches and Bible studies, and groups of people doing “like” things….living the Truth. Read More | Comments