Monday, April 9, 2007

What Makes a National Church Great?


adapted from the "Fellowship" publication...

What Makes a National Church Great?

NOT soft seats, subdued light and a building,
BUT strong, courageous national leadership.

NOT the sweet tones of instruments,
BUT sweet personalities reflecting Jesus Christ.

NOT a big budget,
BUT big hearts in people who love and serve the Lord.

NOT a large membership,
BUT God's presence, direction, and power.

NOT a tall steeple reaching skyward,
BUT people with a lofty vision for souls and their community.

NOT what has been done,
BUT what by faith will be done in the days ahead.

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Pray that the national church in Chile will progress in spiritual maturity and Christlikeness.

Pray for solid national leadership who train future national leadership.

Pray for our family to train national leadership to think Biblically and critically.

2 comments:

Liesl said...

sounds like what american churches should be like also!

David and Kristi Flinck said...

Yes, I agree. American churches are national churches too.