being the church

The way a Christian community stays focused on discipleship is primarily the result of the preaching and teaching that takes place. As Dallas Willard says,

“Does the preaching and teaching of the community attract people who are choosing to become disciples or does it attract consumers of religious goods and services?”

Most churches in America would cater to the latter. The most popular mission statement (subconsciously)?

“It’s all about You”

So, where is the next Luther going to come from? A church that caters to consumers or a church that calls people to join Jesus in what he is doing in his Kingdom work now by dying to yourself and becoming the kind of person God can trust with his power?

Just asking…