Community. It’s a buzz word churches throw around and strive to manifest. Here are some examples: ‘We’re a community church!’ ‘Have you been to one of our community groups?’ ‘We have community outreach programs!’ ‘Community prayer is open to everyone, join in!’ ‘Community service projects, we do them!’
The church I pastor in Colville is small, we live on the edge of survival. Today I find myself wondering how my congregation and I can grow this church, not only so we don't have to worry, but also so we can be a great witness of God's love.