Recently I was asked why one would benefit by going to a small church with needs as opposed to a large church with professional caliber programming. The following was the response.

"Whenever a person looks for a church it involves a step of faith. CS Lewis (I believe) said of faith, "If we consider the unblushing and staggering nature of reward promised in the Gospels it would seem that our Lord finds our desires, not too strong, but too weak." Keep that in the back of your mind and I'll come back to it in a sec.

Believers look for churches with a few things in mind. They may want to join a class. That is that they have plenty of relationships as it is and simply want to come to further their theological education. They also may want to join a family. That is that they don't really care about the details of what is taught. The only question they want answered is, "Am I accepted?" Or they may want to join an army. That is they want to be a part of a group of people who have a purpose and are on a mission. They have something to offer and want an outlet. As a class we're blessed with a church full of people who are 'apt to teach'. As a family CWC is a truly loving community. But as an army we are sorely lacking. Not in purpose and mission but in soldiers with specific skills. There are many many many many .... opportunities that exist at CWC to be used by God to create something that has never existed within this body before. Certainly having polished ministries and programs in place is a welcome option, but I have come to believe that a crucial part of the Spiritual maturity of people is the priceless process of birthing a mission fuelled by the greatest cause of all.

Now think back to the CS Lewis quote. In this light consider that what you desire in a church may not exist yet. But perhaps God has placed in you a desire to be a part of a church that you will help create as opposed to a body that has been already created for you."