If we cared as much about our communities as we do our churches, this earth would be a Garden Paradise.
Hire a pastor, fire Jesus.
If any church will come after me, let it deny itself. (Luke 9:23)
Whatsoever church shall save itself, shall lose itself. (Luke 9:24)
THEREFORE
Whatsoever church shall close its doors and go into the community shall be saved. (Matthew 25:40)
For I have given you an EXAMPLE that ye should DO AS I HAVE DONE. (John 13:15)
If there was no church, who would I SOCIALIZE with? Your community.
If there was no church, who would I GIVE to? Your community.
If there was no church, who would I STUDY with? Your community.
If there was no church, who would I WORSHIP with? Your community.
If there was no church, who would I PRAY with? Your community.