10.9.21 - One Church, Many Doors (Kenny Camacho)
SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 3:3b-9, Colossians 4:7-18
“There is one church in Annapolis–one church in the world–and we are a door among other doors into it. If we’re going to actually be a contributing part of the entire church’s success, we have to start thinking radically about what it means to be a part of the whole. We have to lean in to what makes this door distinctive and effective in its particular and unique context...and we have to lean out over to the side to make sure that the doors next to ours are able to succeed, that they are able to deeply and truly believe they aren’t on their own.”
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What have your experiences been with rivalries–either real or perceived–between churches? Where do you think rivalries come from?
What would happen to tensions or “rivalries” in your own life if you were able to let go of the desire to be the “hero” in the story?
Why is it important for churches to “talk to each other”? Think about real, particular benefits in our own church community.
Why is it important for churches to “share with each other”? What does that look like for us, as a young church here in Annapolis? What makes it difficult?
What, in your view, is “unique” about Revolution? How can we do a better job of celebrating and sharing that with people who aren’t a part of this community?
How can you participate in celebrating and encouraging other churches in our city?