Introduction:
Introduction
When you hear the word “church,” what comes to mind?
A building? A Sunday service? A pastor? A choir?
Those things may be part of church life, but the church is the community of people who belong to Jesus Christ.
Some may think of a building, a Sunday service, a pastor, a choir, or a particular denomination. These are familiar parts of church life, but understanding our purpose begins with Jesus.
We gather in a building, but our purpose continues when we leave it. We come together to worship and grow, and we go into the world to represent Jesus.
The church is the people who belong to Him. The local church is a community of believers who gather to worship, learn, pray, care for one another, and carry out His mission.