For years I’ve been writing to urge the church to become less like a business and more like a family. Many Christians have shared with me that they have this same hope.
But despite this desire, it’s much easier said than done. Getting there is difficult because it is unfamiliar.
And, when any change must occur, problems have to be solved. This week let’s talk about three people who will be the biggest roadblocks in the church’s effort to be more of a family.
The first (and most obvious) roadblock will be the apathetic.
I’ve heard from Christians all over who are trying to invest more time in building a stronger church family only to be met by disinterest and unwillingness from their brothers and sisters. After years and years of comfortable, 2-3 hours per week commitment to the church, many don’t see the importance of striving for more.
But while they are the most obvious problem, they are the first hurdle and most easy to overcome. Positive momentum makes them either commit or move out of the way.