You have a church business meeting.
You may talk about several things that hopefully are directed to accomplishing a purpose.
The purpose of the meeting should always be placed on the foundation of the purpose of the church. It is important that spiritual leaders in the church, remind the members, not just in committee meetings, but in one on one interactions, what the purpose of the church is. From the Bible, What does the Lord Jesus Christ want us to accomplish?
Our text is apart of the Great Commission. the purpose of the church is to "make disciples of all nations" To evangelize the world for Christ.
And that means, right where we are as well.
Too often the main purpose of the church is side-tracked by minor petty concerns. And churches have split, and closed, over minor, petty concerns.
For example: Does the planning of music for worship have something to do with the "making of disciples?" Yes! We need to keep in mind that during the worship service there may be those who have not given their lives to Jesus Christ. What music will help in leading them to a decision?
Everything thing that is planned, should point to the accomplishing of our Lord's purpose for us as a church. It is a serious matter, and will take a disciplined effort. But in so doing, we will accomplish the main purpose Christ has for us, and bring us closer together as a body of believers. GP
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