Rethinking Our Role in Advancing Christ’s Kingdom
If we take a step back and look at the world around us, it sometimes feels like the Christian Church isn’t making much of a difference in our nation. For all the churches, Sunday services, and programs, you’d think our neighborhoods would look more like the kingdom Jesus talked about—places filled with love, hope, and real change. But often, that’s not what we see.
What’s Missing?
Why is the Church’s impact so small? When I think about this, it comes down to three things: the clear preaching of the gospel, making true disciples, and holding each other accountable.
1. Preaching the Gospel Message
The gospel is supposed to be the heart of the Christian faith—the good news about Jesus, His love, and His saving power. But sometimes, churches focus more on feel-good messages or social issues and less on what Jesus actually did for us. When the gospel isn’t front and center, people miss out on the real reason for hope and change.
2. Making Disciples, Not Just Attendees
It’s easy to fill seats, but it’s much harder to help people grow in faith. Jesus told His followers to “make disciples,” not just gather crowds. Disciples are people who learn from Jesus, follow Him daily, and help others do the same. Too often, churches settle for attendance rather than investing in real relationships and spiritual growth.
3. Accountability: Helping Each Other Grow
Another thing that’s lacking is accountability. In the early Church, believers supported each other, challenged one another, and made sure nobody walked their faith journey alone. Today, we often keep our struggles to ourselves and avoid tough conversations. Without accountability, it’s hard for anyone to grow or for the Church to be a force for good in the world.
Where Do We Go from Here?
If the Church wants to make a real impact for Christ’s kingdom, we need to get back to basics: boldly share the gospel, invest in making disciples, and create communities where we challenge and encourage each other. That’s how the early Church changed the world—and it’s still the way forward today.
Minister A Francine Green
December 2025
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