Be the Church You Want to See in the World

Gandhi is often credited with saying, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” People debate whether or not he actually said it, but either way, it’s a great quote.

Although Gandhi was not a Christian, what would happen if the Church adopted (and adapted) the quote?

I can think of several things I’d love to see change within the Church. Keeping with the spirit of the quote, however, I know that change has to begin with me and my family.

So without attempting to lay a burden on someone else, here are some things I intend to do over the next year to be the Church I want to see in the world.

1. I will not allow theological differences to keep me from serving my local church and loving my brothers and sisters in Christ.

The global church has been dividing over nuanced theological issues for…