Why I Still Have Love for “Big Church”

There are various feelings about weekly large group church gatherings out there.  Should we always be about building community and studying the Word of God together?  Right on!  However, don’t miss the chance to see how He moves in “big church.”

Here’s the start of an update sent out via email and the TrueNorth blog:

Wow! Is all I can say after this past Sunday! It’s Wednesday and I’m still hearing the ripples from Sunday’s services at TNC! As most of you know, we kicked off the new series, ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE… and God worked in hearts as people were challenged to fill the LOVE TANKS of those closest to them.  Here’s a quote from a letter I received from a TNC couple today, ‘This past Sunday’s message has already made a positive impact on our marriage.  We will be married 32 years this September (after dating for 3 years) and I think after that period of time, you lull yourself in to thinking there is nothing new to be learned.  I now know there is still much to be learned.  My husband’s “love tank” becomes fuller when he hears words of affirmation.  I never understood that about him.  I now know I’m not “filled” by words of affirmation and couldn’t understand his need to hear those affirming words.  I am going to make an effort, however, to be sure he hears those words more often.’

So “big church” may not always be your jar of mayonnaise–and it’s a good thing to look for new and creative ways to reach people–but it definitely has its place in sharing God’s love with others.