Here’s the church, here’s the steeple, open it up and here’s all the people. Do you remember that childhood jingle? It’s the people part of that trilogy that I want to talk about today.

For the past two years, we have worked diligently casting a vision, building a staff and raising the funds for the future of this great congregation. We believe God is calling us to touch hearts and transform lives for the glory of God and the good of the world. Now we must do one more thing to transform that dream into reality. We must build a team. Let me explain what I mean.

Christianity is no spectator sport. You are not invited to watch a game on Sunday and call in your opinions on Monday. You are invited to come out of the pews and play the game. If this church realizes its God-given potential in th…