TotD: I have a dream... A Dream of a Church

I have a dream of a Church that listens to, and is obedient to the voice and calling of God.

I have a dream of a Church where people who are not 'Christian' but committed disciples of Jesus.

I have a dream of a Church in which people who are not Christian become disciples regularly.

I have a dream of a Church which sees those who traditionally are not involved becoming more involved.

I have a dream of a Church where people are in deep with God in all of their being: mind, body, soul and spirit.

I have a dream of a Church in which our Western culture is met, challenged and transformed.

I have a dream of a Church living life to the full (joy, fun and excitement) which is part and parcel of our lives.

I have a dream of a Church that sees God's Kingdom being brought to earth in real and powerful, and undeniable ways.

I have a dream of a Church in which love is the characteristic most witnessed; love of God and the neighbour.

I have a dream of a Church which values art and creativity as an expression of being like the creator.

I have a dream of a Church that brings justice, mercy, grace, love and righteousness into the community.

I have a dream of a Church where truth and honesty are the way of life.

I have a dream of a Church in which worship of God, even throughout pain and suffering, is full, vibrant, real and pleasing to God.

I have a dream of a Church where faith, hope and love are the context for all.

I have a dream of a Church which sees the next generation of leaders and helps train, prepare and give them opportunities without hesitation.

I have a dream of a Church that sees our weaknesses as humans as strengths for God.

I have a dream of a Church everyone is equipped to care and reach out to one another, and those outside the church.

I have a dream of a Church which makes disciples of Jesus and not converts to Christianity.

I have a dream of a Church, and this one scares me a little, where God's Spirit takes priority over all the systems, structures and ways we have of doing things.

I have a dream of a Church which has a Christian community that is friendly and attractive to outsiders.

I have a dream of a Church where people participate in the Kingdom of God and its coming as God has designed them.

I have a dream of a Church where people are living as the people God made them to be and are encouraged to move closer and closer to that each week.

I have a dream of a Church in which we are connected to, dependent on, and serve the Global, Universal, catholic Church.

I have a dream of a Church which is full of members that take the Bible, apply it to their lives and live it out, powerfully in their contexts.

I have a dream of a Church which both supports and values other churches around it, instead of being in competition with them.

I have a dream of a Church where everyone can be used to the fullness God has planned for them, allowing them to be part of what the Church says and does.

That's the Church I dream of!