Rethink Church!

We United Methodist have launched a new campaign called “Rethink Church.” This is certainly something we ought to do often, if not daily, though to be honest, we do not. Fact is some of us have not re-thought church for many, many years. The campaign asks us, “What if Church was a verb?” I like that question! I like it not because it's catchy, but because it’s biblical. Jesus commanded us to “go” (Matthew 29:19); Mark records that the disciples “went out” (16:20); Jesus said, “I am sending you” (Luke 24:49); and even suggested that we “follow him” (John 21:22). Then he boldly told us that “you will be my witnesses” in Acts 1:8. Seems to me the Church is to be just like a verb…an action word (or action people in this instance). God never intended that we hide behind the walls of a building, but rather that we would invade the world in which we live just like the light permeates darkness! Now, I do not know how successful this campaign will be, only time will tell, however I do know they are on target. We need to rethink the way we do and the way we are the Church, and if we did, we would surely get out of our pews and get moving!