Who Cares What You’re Not!

Below is a rant from Craig Groeschel at LifeChurch.tv. I agree 100% with what Craig is trying to say here. We think our latest and greatest way we do church is the best… it’s not. It takes all kinds of styles, buildings, and music to reach every man, woman, and child with gospel of Jesus Christ. The body of Christ is made up of MANY PARTS – we need to respect and get along with all the parts to reach the church’s full potential of saving the lost and changing our world. Because a lone ranger can’t do it alone.

Who Cares What You’re Not!
by Craig Groeschel
“While traveling, I listened to podcasts from three of the most well respected pastors in the U.S. All three started by explaining what their church was not. I’ll paraphrase what they said.

Pastor One: “We never water down our message. We don’t preach a seeker sensitive message.”

Pastor Two: “How many of you have been to boring, dead, traditional churches? Churches like that shouldn’t even exist! I’ve got some news for you! We’re not your grandma’s church!”

Pastor Three: “We don’t preach topical-feel-good, entertainment sermons at this church. Most churches are into tickling ears and making people feel good about themselves, but that’s not us!”

My Rant: I’m thrilled you are passionate about your style of teaching and church! It is very likely a true reflection of your gifts and calling. I pray God blesses your church in every way.

But don’t build your church on what you’re not!

If you do, you’re training the people at your church to believe your way is best and everyone else’s is inferior. Who cares what you’re not?! Be who you are without making others look like they are less.”