Reflections on Class, October 5, 2009

What struck me during this class was the idea that Jesus’ ministry wasn’t geared towards starting a new church, or an organization that was set apart, but rather on a renewal of the thinking and of the actions of those within the existing structure. Today, it is common practice for people to leave a church, small group, or ministry because they are dissatisfied with a particular aspect of the group. They either join a new church/small group/ect., or start their own. I stand guilty of this offense. What if we remained committed to people despite imperfections and the struggle that is relationship? It will take sacrifice, as Jesus modeled, but it seems that the fruit is worth it.