Our church, Central Assembly in El Sobrante, California began in 1953. It still exists today, some 60 years later. People gave a lot of money for a building, then expanded and relocated. Built more building space, started a school — and continued to move forward.

Literally THOUSANDS of people have been through the doors of our church and it’s ministries, one of which is a K-12 school.

I truly believe that we are still called to the primary purpose of “THE CHURCH” — and that is found in Matthew’s gospel.

[19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20 ESV)

We MUST continue to get back to the basics, right? We modify, change, and introduce our programs, approach, and styles constantly. I happened in the 50′s, too, by the way. It’s an ongoing challenge for every generation, decade, and season.

When we evaluate WHAT WE “DO” at/in our churches, the question to ask is actually pretty simple. Are we STILL IN EXISTENCE to see LOST people SAVED?

Spiritual Impact has requirements. First, of course is prayer — and LOTS OF IT. Never leave that out.

And today we were with friends who are leaders to learn as a staff. How can we IMPACT our community. Adults, children, teens — FAMILIES — GOD loves them all. We are not exclusionaries and have no desire to forget those who are longing to be spiritually ALIVE.

How would you like to be approached, or what kind of ideas would you have to go down a typical street in your neighborhood and reach others? If you are like me AND THEM, cliches are not desired. Authenticity is what we are after. Leave a comment for us, looking for FRESH IDEAS!