Dear Friends,
Recently a well-known comedian retired from doing his long time late show. I normally do not refer to these TV personalities but there was a portion of his routine that was a staple of his show and was popular with his viewers. It was called the top ten questions of which you could fill basically any subject.
I thought of this as I reflected on what characteristics would make the top ten of a church that was alive and was faithfully serving God’s Kingdom. The following is a compilation of my “top ten” of alive churches vs dead churches. Caution: I had a little fun in putting this together and had some help from some past resources.
1. A live church moves out in faith; a dead church lives totally by sight.
2. A live church is filled with tithers; a dead church is filled with tippers
3. A live church has parking problems; a dead church has empty spaces
4. A live church has changing programs and ministries; a dead church says, “We have always done it that way.”
5. A live church has lots of noisy children and youth; a dead church is quiet.
6. A live church welcomes new people into leadership; a dead church is cold to new people.
7. A live church often changes the way things are done; a dead church doesn’t have to.
8. A live church sees challenges and opportunities; a dead church sees problems and dangers.
9. A live church uses its traditions and facilities to serve people; a dead church uses people to preserve facilities and traditions.
And Number 10. A live church dares to dream great dreams for God’s Kingdom; a dead church has nightmares!
Where do you think we are alive and where could we be headed for the cemetery? Food for thought!
Allow God to cause us to dream dreams and put His people into action!
Have a great June!
Blessings!
Pastor Wayne
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