2021.07.18 Joe Helg (Church Culture: The Condition of the Church)

The definition of ‘culture’ is very formal and interpreted differently due to one’s context; in light of this, Culture can be defined as ‘…the qualities for which a specific group (i.e. family, team, church, etc.) or location (i.e. country, district, community, etc.) is defined or known by (a family culture defined by love; a winning culture defined by success; a toxic culture defined by tearing down… etc.)’ In light of this, what ‘culture’ have we created here in GCC and what steps can we take to bring about a culture ‘scented’ with the touch of heaven? Core Value #8 Church culture: We promote mutual acceptance, cultural relevance & doctrinal purity. Things that are necessary & interdependent with each other, as one looks to develop a God honouring & God glorifying church culture... thus, ‘from the get go’ one must ask themselves… [1] what can I do to promote acceptance… especially with those I don’t get along with? [2] how can I be active in making myself relevant to every person that are of different ages, races, languages, even mindsets, within our church? & [3] am I living in obedience to the Word of God in a way that draws people to Jesus (as He is lifted up in my life, family, & church)? to watch the service please click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpiRxOblDRE&t=2439s Have a blessed day saints!!