Where the Echoes Stop
I found this on A Company of Friends (hat tip: tomas Perez)I Dream of A Church...
Defined by relationships, not an address
Led by shepherds, managed by leaders
Where the Christian life is understood to be a journey
Where worship is genuine, unfettered and communal
Where new congregations are birthed before buildings are ever considered
Where spiritual conversations are as common as talk about the weather
Where we pray more than we talk about prayer
Where we expect the supernatural to happen because we actually believe God is in our midst
Where the people have a reputation for being flaming liberals; liberal with their time, their resources, their talents and their love
That attracts more Kingdom investors than Christian consumers
Where humility is the vibe
That is winsome and attractive to those who don't yet know Jesus not so much because of what's happening up front, but because of who's sitting beside them
Where the timeless truths of Scripture are not held hostage to traditions and preferences
Where women are cherished, respected and have the full freedom to serve and lead in the manner God intended
That understands and embraces the uniqueness of every generation
Where the failure to multiply ministry is socially unacceptable
Where artistry, creativity and curiosity are deliberately encouraged and not limited in their expression to a stage
Where the true "seekers" are the members; seeking to love their friends and neighbors into the Kingdom...just like Jesus
