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Something that continues to come across my mind is this idea that the people of Tucson desire not to “go” to church, but to “be” the church.  What Jake?  What are you saying?

I think… that the community of Tucson, painting with a broad brush, desire not to sit their booties in pews/chairs/couches to hear a message from the Word of God, or to sing along with a band.  I honestly think that people want to give themselves to something greater than themselves.

I believe that Jesus has called Epic Church not only to preach the Word but to live the Word out.  To seep into the cracks and crevasses of society to be the church to the city of Tucson.  Thus, preaching and living out the gospel of Jesus to be part of God’s redemptive plan in our city.

So… how?

I am dreaming of ways that Epic Church can be a catalyst in Tucson to connect all people into acts of service for the betterment of our community.  When people are giving sacrificially to their neighbors, family, co-workers, strangers… people are acting like Jesus.  That is where we as Epic Church come to help bridge the gap of understanding.

“I am doing these nice things to help people.”  —>  “I am doing these nice things to show people that Jesus loves them.”

“I am doing these nice things to earn my way to heaven.”  —> “I am doing these nice things to earn the chance to share with people that God is full of grace and desires to give them eternal life as a free gift.”

What do you think?