In his book, Borderland Churches: A Congregation’s Introduction to Missional Living, Gary Nelson says the following about God’s purpose for the church:

“If most conflicts in the church were shaped around seeking what is best for God’s purpose for the church, it would be amazing how the conversations would differ. We are part of a large purpose. God’s desire is to announce his reign on earth through a people so passionately involved in this mission that they can do nothing less than become the people of God.” [22]

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