November 2009

10.22.2009

What would happen if we all looked at the world through the eyes of the lost? And how do lost people view ARBC?

I believe most people in our community don't even know we exist. That thought bothers me, and it should bother you, because God has placed ARBC in this community for a reason. We are called to be a lighthouse and even the very presence of Christ in this neighborhood.

I know many of our members do not live in this neighborhood. But that doesn't mean we’re not supposed to reach those right around the church—they need Jesus, too.

So the question we must ask is "How can we help those in our community?" This has been one of my goals as a minister—to help move people into ministry. This is what discipleship training is all about—don't think for a minute that discipleship training is just about programs.

So how do we help this neighborhood? First, look for opportunities to help others when you are at the Streets of Southglenn, for example. Second, be intentional in your conversations with people you meet in public—waitresses, grocery baggers etc. Third, always look for God’s activity in their lives and let Him lead you into conversations.

We as a church must become active in this community so that: 1. People will know we exist; 2. People will know we care about them, so that 3. When they know we care, they will trust us. If and when they trust us, they will be more open and willing to hear the gospel.

Let me encourage you to be the light of Christ for the lost to help them find the way, be the presence of Christ to let them know you care, and be the feet and hands of Christ so they will see you practice what you are asking them to believe.

Remember, we’re all in this together and I’m pulling for ya!
Until next month,
Danny Joe

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