The Heart of LifePointe Church - Part 1

The church is no human arrangement. It is not a product of man’s ingenuity, nor is it a mere afterthought of God as some people think. It is a manifestation of God’s wisdom. It is the agency by which the story of salvation is to be told. When we give our lives to Christ we give our lives to the church. When we became a Christian God added us to the church. The church is composed of individuals who were bought by the blood of Christ. It may not always be perfect. It may look like an ugly bride at times, but rather than allowing her imperfections to drive you away, why not be a part of making her better? Quit expecting the church to be perfect. Stop looking for the perfect church. You will not find it. And if you do find the perfect church, don’t go there. You will mess it up. The church is for the imperfect. God’s family is full of imperfect people. Christ remains committed to us even though we are broken and messed up. Too many Christians use the church, but don't love it. In fact, you can’t love Jesus and not love the church. It’s impossible. So let us love Christ and let us love His church – because that’s what He intended for us to do.  (Rick Warren)