Transformers, more than meets the eye.
Transformers, robots in disguise.
What is so intriguing about Transformers is that a Transformer is an ordinary thing like a car, or a plane, or truck and it transforms into something quite extraordinary. And the craziest thing about this whole transformation is that nothing at the core has changed. In its core, its still the same car or plane or truck, but by merely reorganizing what’s already there, something extraordinary shows up.
I think that’s what happens to congregations when God is at work. God takes whatever is already there, and when that congregation gives herself over to Jesus Christ, God transforms ordinary John’s, Lucy’s, Bill’s, and Judy’s and transforms them to do extraordinary things for the Kingdom.
The thing that is different about a congregation going through transformation versus your average church is that the things that move and touch the heart of God become the primary focus of that congregation.
- Grow new christians – Make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit
- Grow faithful disciples – teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
- Who share the love of Jesus with all people – Let your light shine before others so that when they see your good works they will glorify the Father who is in heaven
A congregation who makes growing new christians and growing faithful disciples its priority is one that is growing in impact:
- in new members
- and in members committed to growing up as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
Guess what? God is at work through the Little Church and Lakewoodgrace!!! I can’t wait to see all that God will do through you.
Praxis: Faith in Action 