When the walls come down…

On a recent trip to Vancouver Island to connect with pastors about the Global Leadership Summit (Live & Videocast), I came across what I see as a growing desire in the hearts of many church leaders… When will the walls come down and church leaders start working closer together in their communities? I was able to assure them that I see this desire realized elsewhere in small pockets across our country, but that the passion for this is growing everywhere.

We all have our own denominational “distinctives,” but the church of Jesus Christ will really impact communities when we all begin to celebrate as the “One” body of Christ and join our strengths to reach cities for Jesus. This needs to be more than words. It needs humility, acceptance, forgiveness and a greater vision than what we have today.

During my recent study on the inter-relationship within the Trinity, I was reminded again that when we demonstrate real love and acceptance towards one another, we then reflect the love of the Holy Trinity.

If 95 countries can come together under the Olympic flag and share in 17 days of amazing experience through sport, can the church come together and live out the love of Jesus?

I want to ask this simple question: What is your part in taking down the “walls” around your church gatherings and joining the body of Christ down the street and across your city?