Don't Bash It - Let It Change You

Over the past week or so I have been doing some research just surfing the net, listening to various videos, reading blogs, etc. getting an idea of what others feel/think is the best way to reach the lost and dying. I wasn't too surprised to see all those opposed to the move of God some are even claiming to be Christians but have strong opinions of others that are acting out their faith and creating opportunities for people to meet God and allow Him to change their lives. I wonder if these opinionated people are bench warmers that attend church getting spiritually fat then expecting more rather than giving up their seat in church for someone who doesn't know Jesus and is coming to church as a last ditch effort to find hope.

No one is perfect and we shouldn't idolize anyone because we all fail at times. I admire those who are willing to put themselves out there in this world for all to judge to take a chance for God to use them to make a Kingdom impact. It can't be easy!

So to tie the title back to my thought "Don't Bash It - Let It Change You" - everyone has an opinion on mega churches! Most like small churches because then you can know everyone and at one time I felt that way but my view is changing. See I gave my life to Christ in a mega church and started my spiritual walk. Looking back to that night I wanted to get lost in the crowd not to be noticed by anyone but see God is bigger than any building or group of people and he met me there that night, extended an invitation that changed my life forever!!!

At the leading of the Holy Spirit I moved to a smaller church six months later that taught me the value of fellowship, serving and truly living a life in Christ.

I think both types of churches have their benefits and downfalls too. Small churches sometimes allow people to get too comfortable that they forget why they are coming and they expect to be fed each week. The mission of every small church should be to train up disciples and release them into this world to build the kingdom.

On the other hand, mega churches should be doing the same. It amazes me to think of how much time and energy people that attend a mega church put into getting to a service to hear God's word. The leaders must be doing something right!

As Christ followers we need to stop bashing those who are leading people to the Lord, look at what we can learn from them and find our own way. We are all given a circle of influence and we should work within the groups we are called to reach versus trying to reach someone else's circle.