This is a list of things that people from the prevailing Christian culture look for in a church offset by a corresponding list of things that attract people from outside the institution to our churches.

 I am aware that distributing this at times cryptic list virtually without explanation will be open for large amounts of criticism and misunderstanding. This is not about ‘do’s and don’ts’, its more about values. For example: we still have preaching most Sundays in our church gatherings and the gathering is still an event, but the focus is on community rather than a great event.
My hope is that you will ponder these comparisons prayerfully and that you allow why you do what you do to be adjusted, this may or may not lead to a changes in what you do.

 Christians are looking for;                                      The world is looking for;

# Unconditional Love
                 (with no obligation to reciprocate)
 
#A church that agrees with pet doctrine / dogma 

# Exclusiveness (People just like me)

# A place that creates people just like me
                                    (Transformed into our image)

# To be an ideal, find the perfect way to live.

# Rules for right living

# Methods to change     .       .      .      .      .      .      .

# A place of Activity

# An event                         .       .      .      .      .      .      .

# Excellence                 

# Programmes                  .      .      .      .      .      .      .

# A place to be absolved of spiritual obligation

# Culturally significance organisation

# A God that will show the world their wrong

# A God that will change the world

Christian
# Display Arrogance

# Want to preach

 # Want to make you valuable

# Want to get you on the journey

 

 

 

 

 # Unconditional love 
                     (Want to learn how )
 
# A church that is not dogmatic

#Inclusiveness (whosoever cometh)

# A place of acceptance
 

# Be themselves, find themselves

# Grace

# Power to change

# A place of Rest

# A community

# Encouragement

# Lifestyle expression of faith

# A spiritual reality

# A counter culture

# A God that will accept them

# To change their world

The world
# Is looking for humility

# Wants to dialogue

# Wants to be valued

# Wants someone to join them on
their journey