In an age which screams for tolerance, the Gospel is seen as intolerably rigid - Christ can be one way, but not the way. In an effort to be more 'culturally relevant', the church is in danger of compromising - substituting the Gospel for the more palatable, non-confrontational road of social reforms. Being good citizens has become a politically correct beast, devouring the core of the church.
From the colour of the carpets to the bottom line of the church finances, Christians can be easily distracted. How often has an outreach activity deteriorated into a social club? Or an intimate prayer meeting into an excuse for gossip? How often has an entire church been consumed with the pursuit of comfort? Spirit Empowered Mission opens up Acts 1-2, homing in on the real mission and purpose Christ has given the church: reaching the lost