Religion Quote by Sara Miles
““the point of church isn't to get people to come to church." "No?" said Steve, cocking an eyebrow. "What is it?" It seemed obvious to me. "to feed them, so they can go out and, you know, be Jesus." Take this Bread, A Radical Conversion by Sara Miles””
About This Quote
Source Book: Take this Bread, A Radical Conversion by Sara Miles, 2021
The purpose of church is to nurture believers so they can live out their faith beyond the building.
In simple terms: Church should equip people to act like Jesus outside.
Key Takeaway
Focus on feeding and empowering congregants.
Themes
faith
community
service
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
theological
practical
When to use this quote
- small group ministry
- outreach programs
- personal discipleship
- faith formation
Key Concepts
spiritual formation
missiology
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can churches balance internal growth with external impact?
- What practices help believers embody faith daily?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual spiritual needs if overemphasized.
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