The Place of the Church in Today's Society

What do you think the role of the church should be in our society? Well, looking at what is happening now, the church does not have much to do rather than providing regular Sunday and Christmas and Easter services, funerals and weddings.

Don't you feel like the church's influence is being pushed to the edge of our culture? Solutions to addiction problems, marriage crisis, parent and teens' relationship issues are all believed to be handled by experts that are found in public institutions.
Pastors and church leaders refer their members or people, who need help with the above,to these offices.

Well, is there anything from singing hymn to partaking at the Lord's table; from attending bible study to hearing the word and praying that can transform someone's life through the power of God? How does what Jesus says "you are the salt and light of the world" come into play in our lives as Christians? Is really the church changing people's habits and characters?

I wonder why we should call ourselves church if we are not able to play a role in today's society as far as change and transformation are concerned. If the life of people in our church do not improve, we should question how we do church.

The church should be the first place for every human being to think of going to when they are in need of spiritual and emotional and even physical help. We, as Christians, should arise and shine. The real peace, joy, hope and love, all humans long for, are only found in Jesus Christ. Friends, this is what we should bring to every living creature out there. That's our call and how we should play our role in today's society.

Be blessed and of courage!

Emmanuel