Thursday, September 26, 2013

STORE FRONT CHURCHES

    Maybe some of you remember "back in the day" when there were store front churches.  It wasn't a pretty sight.  While the uncovered hanging light bulb cast shadows on the blank walls, the song leader would almost lead a tiny congregation in singing, accompanied by an out of tune piano that was accompanied by a congregation that could be heard for blocks.

        There has been a revolution of doing ministry and  seeing life transformation.  A new avenue many are taking advantage of,  for ministry and slim mobile church sites.The new method is church ministry done at a STORE FRONT!! In the community strip mall. 

      These are attended by an army of Disciples and Jesus followers//Christians.  A slim no nonsense approach to doing ministry in the community.  Though now there is great lighting and the location might be in a new strip mall the attendees will be of all ethnic and economical persuasion  The main idea is not the building but the message focusing on added souls, connect groups/Bible study, worship and community service.  The method is not come and see but go and tell.  These store fronts  are once again reflecting the ethnicity of the neighbors. While sending finances across the globe they also minister in the community nearby.
                                                                     Acts 5:42

    In these last days it is time for the traditional church and the planted store fronts engage their circles with the loving message that God so loved the world that gave His only begotten son that whoever believes in Him should not die but have everlasting life!

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