A culture where Christ is central

He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.   1 John 5:12

 

A culture hungry for the presence of God

One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.  Psalm 27:4

 

A culture where prayer is a priority

They all joined together constantly in prayer...  Acts 1:14

 

A culture where grace is alive & well

Do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?  Romans 2:4

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A culture where lost people matter

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.  Luke 19:10

 

A culture that is culturally-connected

These are the numbers of the men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him… from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do.  1 Chronicles 12:23, 32

 

A culture that moves people beyond salvation to Lordship

I urge you, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.  Romans 12:1-2

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A culture where people love & live the Word of God

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.  James 1:22

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A culture that is increasingly comfortable being uncomfortable

My righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.  Hebrews 10:38

  

A culture where church is more than a worship service

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.  Acts 2:42-47