Is your church unique? Of course it is… by Biblical definition.
The sovereign Lord who gives gifts to His children according to His own will has made your church unique!
How?
Your church is unique in it’s history. On your darker days, you may only consider your churches history in terms of “ghosts in the closet”. But your churches unique history may just point in the direction of God’s calling upon you today because “the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable” (Romans 11:29). Living in the power of your church’s calling demands you understand your church’s history.
Your church is also unique in its geography. It goes without saying that a church in the Arctic circle is not likely to have surfing parties as a form of fellowship just as a church near the equator won’t likely have fun with snowball fights! Geography and your church’s response to it is part of your uniqueness.
Your church is unique in its spiritual giftedness. The Holy Spirit pours out divine empowerment for service as He wills. Your church has its own unique mix of such gifts that determine how the Lord would have your serve.
Likewise, your church is unique in it’s particular circumstances. Call them “Demographics” or “Census track statistics” or whatever you will they are today’s snapshot of conditions on the ground that reflect the environment of your ministry.
And sadly, your church and mine is subject to a unique complex of “besetting sins”… those favorite rebellions and sinful preoccupations that distract from following Jesus Christ. Often these are entrenched to say the least.
Saying your you have a unique church is one thing. Finding what that means for faithful ministry is another thing entirely.
Theologically the word for that uniqueness is “vocation” or “calling”. That unique and particular calling for your church is discerned through the general will of God outlined in Holy Scripture and then refined in light of the providential circumstances mentioned already that point you in the unique direction God has for you as His people!
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