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A Lively Church

Written by Editor
Tuesday, 02 January 2007
A lively church has parking problems; a dead church doesn't. A lively church has lots of noisy children and young people; a dead church is fairly quiet. A lively church often changes the way things are done; a dead church doesn't have to. A lively church often asks for more programs and mission money; a dead church has plenty of money for what it does. A lively church asks people to open up and risk involvement; a dead church plays it safe and never risks. A lively church sees challenges and opportunities; a dead church sees problems and dangers. A lively church apologizes, forgives and seeks forgiveness; a dead church never makes mistakes. A lively church uses its tradition and facilities to serve people; a dead church uses people to preserve facilities and traditions. A lively church believes in God's future and "lets go" with faith; a dead church believes in the past and "holds on". A lively church is filled with committed givers; a dead church is filled with tippers. A lively church dares to dream great dreams for God's Kingdom. What can you do today to make Mt. Pisgah a more lively church?
Last Updated ( Saturday, 13 January 2007 )

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