The Call

In a day of flux and fury within the ranks of the American church, I am stirred by the simplicity of the Gospel through which I am saved. While the temporal movements of the day whir and push this way and that, I continue to find simplicity in the mission of the Gospel of Christ to which we are charged.

Simply put, that we are called to live out the very Gospel of Christ Who saves us; to submit ourselves joyfully within the one true religion of the One True God; a religion centered upon a relationship of service to the Almighty; a life centered upon sacrifice to Him and rewarded with fellowship both human and Divine; a fellowship centered solely upon becoming and making disciples of Jesus Christ. The centrality of the Gospel is simple and strong. It is the security of forgiveness in Christ which gives us hope for tomorrow, for the next day, and for eternity.

The Kingdom of Heaven is not of this world, but is found in the collectives, the churches, of Christ's followers as we continue in faith to serve the God Who saves us.

This is our message to the world around us, that Jesus loves; Jesus forgives; Jesus saves. There is life that will last into the life that is to come; that it is found only in Him; and that this life that is eternal is worth more than I could ever give for it's ransom!

This mission is beyond the movements of our day. This mission transcends the body politic. This mission goes beyond national, international, and global fads, pushes, and trends. This mission is simple... it is Christ Jesus, Savior to all who cast their lives upon His grace.

I pray that we would not forget that by which we ourselves have found hope.

This is what consumes me... Christ, the hope of all mankind!

Pastor John