Is the church a "Family" or an "Orphanage"?

In this video, Dhati Lewis poses a really great question, "Is the church a "Family" or an "Orphanage"?

Honestly, I would like to say we are a family, but I have to confess, we the 'church' exhibit more the 'orphanage' than 'family'.  May we endeavor to become more family than orphanage!

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What is the difference between "Go to church" and "Be the Church"?

This video came to my e-mail today and it hit me right between the eyes.  It poses the best question, "What is the difference between "Go to church" and "Be the Church"?

When I thought about it, I as a Pastor do 'go to church', but when I thought about do I ask my parishoners, 'what does 'be the church' look like?  Honestly, I don't put it this bluntly or in this kind of language, but these two leaders do.  They are Jeff Vandertelt and Caesar Kalinowski.  I really admire them and am discerning whether I need to ask people if they 'Go to' or 'Are' the church?

Here is the video:


Why Saying "Let's Go To Church" Is Bad Theology from Verge Network on Vimeo.

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