Points of Interest: 10-02-05

When you hear the statement, "the church is more than a building" how do you respond? More than likely you would agree with that statement and even have some good comments in response. The difficulty it seems, is that at some point in our journey we began to treat the church as a building. At Crosspoint we have never had our own building and in some ways it makes it easier for us to think about the bigger picture of church. The church is the people of God who gather with a sense of mission. That mission is not about caring for the building and its programs. The mission is focused beyond the walls of the church. Think about these questions this week.

What are some of the things you liked best about the church you grew up in? Describe your church?

What does it mean to you for a church to be focused beyond the walls?

Why do you think it is hard for churches to stay focused beyond it's own walls?

How can you be involved in keeping Crosspoint outward focused?