July 5, 2025

8 Quality Characteristics #7: Need-Oriented Evangelism

Jesus knows everyone’s needs. The well-known story of Jesus feeding the 5000 is a good example of that. Seeing the great multitude of people, Jesus asked Philip, “Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” John 6:5. Jesus was testing His disciple, and He already knew what He was going to do. With the lunch provided by the little boy, Jesus fed everyone present on scene. Later in the chapter, Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.” John 6:35.

Each person today has different spiritual needs and Jesus has the power to provide them when we actively seek out what they are. Fostering to the needs of the people in church and community is what we see in the early church. “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayer.” Acts 2:42. The needs were physical and spiritual matters, and the early church cared to provide them to one another. The passage continued to say, “Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.” Vs 44, 45. 

We need to take interest in one another, and understand what the needs are. People are all in different situations and have different needs. When we come together to care for another and provide, Jesus will help fulfill the needs and we will find our church family growing with joy and happiness.

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June 14, 2025

8 Quality Characteristics #6: Holistic Small Groups

Small group ministries have been a big trend in the churches for the last couple decades or so. It is a powerful tool for bringing people together and I believe it works. Even though our church does not have an official small group ministry, the fundamental aspect of it is present. 

Then His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to Him, calling Him. And a multitude was sitting around Him; and they said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are outside seeking You.” But He answered them, saying, “Who is My mother, or My brothers?” And He looked around in a circle at those who sat about Him, and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother.” Mark 3:31-34. 

The most basic form of small group is our family. It could refer to your biological family, or your church family. This is the foundational basis for our church to exist, and when the families interact, it stirs up the dynamics of ministry, bringing life to the church. The verses above explain how Jesus redefined who our family is. And this is how the early church grew as written in Acts 2. 

I am extremely grateful for the wonderful church family we have. When we continue to care for our families and pray for them, this church will stay healthy. Being intergenerational will boost the vitality of our church family as we strive to fulfill the gospel commission Jesus has given us.

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June 7, 2025

8 Quality Characteristics #5: Inspiring Worship Service

“Be joyful, always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not put out the Spirit’s fire.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

We arrived at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center around 11 am. We were expecting some rain throughout the day and we were worried that we couldn’t see much. We saw the heavy clouds as we approached and when we parked our cars we headed over to the Mather Point before taking the shuttle bus. I noticed people walking away from the point and they didn’t look too excited. When we got to the Mather Point, we were disappointed. The clouds and fog filled up the massive canyon and we couldn’t see a thing. ‘We came all the way here for this?’ was the thought I had in mind. My brother checked the precipitation forecast and saw that things would clear up in 30 minutes. We decided to have lunch first. While we enjoyed our sack lunches, my concern did not go away. After lunch, we ran over to the Mather point, and still nothing. We could not see anything. What do we do now?

We chose to take the shuttle bus, as the bus takes us to multiple viewing spots, in hopes to see if other places were clear. We were anxious on the bus, and when we got off the bus after 5-10 minutes of riding, we all screamed, “Yes!!!!!!! We see the canyon!” Everything was clear, the canyon was massive, and the view breathtaking. By instinct, I worshiped God immediately. “Father, thank You, and I praise You for all of this!” What a contrast it was before and after we saw the canyons. After taking a whole bunch of pictures, we got on the bus and headed to the next point, and the views got better! There was never a dull moment, and the sceneries became more exciting at every view point. After checking out the different points, we went on a short hike, that took us down the canyon. A different angle and perspective opened our eyes to various ways to see God’s beauty, and my desire to worship God became deeper and deeper.

Worship at church is similar. Our worship experience at church can vastly change by the worship atmosphere we create that helps us focus everything on God. When we offer a joyous and reverent atmosphere for worship, we also lead others to worship God when they enter into our sanctuary. God will be glorified and His holy name praised. I pray that we will worship God always, and especially in our sanctuary.

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