For many churches, the process of discovering
themselves and implementing their desire to follow God is a hard one. This is caused by many different distraction as
diverse as members not “buying in” to the mission conflict of
time use,- be it work or family or worthwhile causes. Mankind creates
a busyness that stifles the Work of God in the community. This is
seen so often in the activities of organisations and they view
expressed in actions ...” I am busy therefore I am important and
needed”.
This expression comes from the wish from most
people who have a sense and need “to belong”.
The early church had that sense of belonging
meeting regularly to share in meals. Whilst life seems more complex
in this decade the sense of belonging is still important. If
leadership could harness the sense of belonging and gifting of their
flock the work would be easier and perhaps move on quicker to
complete the plan to fulfil the purpose of the community known as
“such and such” church.
Part of the challenges after agreeing how the
community should be, is the method and structure of such, I hesitate
to say, an organisation that has control yet flexible to the changing
needs of the community and its people.
Is there a sense of belonging where you worship? ( rhetorical)
