Most believers would agree, I image, that the Body of Christ, the Church, is meant to serve our communities collaboratively. Yet, most congregations work and serve independently from the other churches in their communities. Even churches of the same denomination or persuasion seldom come together to seek out the concerns and needs of their commuinities and then plan together to serve those needs.
In the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) Jesus reveals his heart for his church as ones who see others in need, are moved with compassion for them, and then simply go to them and do whatever they can to help.
I'm convinced that an intentional effort to mobilize the local Church is needed. If you share this vision and would like to discuss some possibilities, please post your reply to this blog.
A New Generation Expresses its Skepticism and Frustration with Christianity
