What would it look like if people invested as much—if not more—energy, effort, resources, and time into their local church as they do in other groups and organizations? How would our churches transform?
I believe in the church. I am convinced that what we do in our churches will matter in 10,000 years. The message we carry is the most powerful message the world has ever known. Yet, when it comes to genuine commitment to the church, our actions often suggest that we don’t truly believe in its importance. Just look at the statistics.
Fifty-one percent of churchgoing believers attend church only once a month. And do you know the number one reason given for not attending more regularly? “Because it’s hard to get there in the mornings.”
Let me be blunt: we make time for what we want to do. If you wanted to go hunting or fishing, you’d move mountains to make it happen. I know men who wake up at 3 or 4 a.m. to pursue those activities, yet we struggle to make it to church by 10:30 a.m.? I’m not buying it.
It seems that many Christians today are not fully invested in the church’s message. Why? There could be countless reasons, but I believe it boils down to this: we don’t truly love or believe in the message of Jesus. We don’t cherish the idea of gathering and worshiping with fellow believers. How can I say that? Because we prioritize what we love.
We, as Christians, are involved in various organizations and activities, where we willingly devote our time, creativity, and resources to ensure their success. But what would happen if we only showed up to those organizations once a month? I think you already know the answer.
So, my question is this: why do we only engage with the church once a month? If you believe in the message and mission of your church, why not fully commit?
Imagine what your church could look like if you dedicated a significant portion of your time, money, creativity, and energy to making it thrive. Yes, sometimes the church has its share of difficult or rigid individuals, but so do other organizations like Rotary or the Scouts, yet we don’t abandon them—we keep moving forward.
As I mentioned before, what we do in the church will matter in 10,000 years. If you’re unhappy with how things are going at your church, get involved and help make it better! They would welcome your input. They would love to have you on a committee. They want to hear your ideas.
If you have a vision for a study or activity, share it with someone. Or better yet, take the initiative and start putting something together. Go to your pastor and ask, “Where can I get plugged in? What can I do?” Pastors love those kinds of questions.
I believe that if Christians who are members of local churches began fully committing to the mission of Jesus and the church, our communities would look very different.
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