Crossroads Church Do We Still Need The Church?
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May 11, 2025 Explore the complex legacy of the Church, from its powerful historical role in education and humanitarian efforts to its current relevance in society. Dive into the significance of community, celebrating both the flaws and positive impact of faith. Discover how Jesus’s teachings emphasize unity among believers as a transformative force. Learn about the Christian roots of major universities and the urgent call to engage with social issues through faith in action, fostering meaningful connections and contributions to the world.
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Brian's Challenging Church Experience
- Brian Tome shares his personal struggles with the church feeling boring and rejecting him early on.
- He reveals how these experiences shaped his complicated relationship with the church.
Church as the Bride of Christ
- The church is not a building but the collective body of people committed to Jesus.
- Being part of the church means joining the Bride of Christ, united in faith and mission.
Church's Purpose in Gathering
- Church is meant to gather believers to reflect God's glory together.
- Gathering is essential since together the church acts as Jesus' hands and feet in the world.
