05/15/2026
Praise God for another season to reach the unsaved, the prodigals and the backsliders. However excited we are to reach people for Christ, The church has decided to watch on Facebook and remain exclusive and reluctant to partner with other churches even though it would mean multiplying the Church’s impact in the community. Rather than having a part to encourage and support each other and the work being done weekly through out Rochester Ny communities.
The Church is not known for CHRIST today as much as it is known for certain denominations. When will you accept an invitation to go and tell and support local evangelism here on the streets of Rochester Ny.
God is doing a great work, but because your name is not it or your not leading the cause, its better for you to plan your own Christian prep rally or another event that doesn't involve any evangelism.
Your invited to witness for Christ but continue to disregard the invitation to be witnesses and win souls out in the fields of Rochester Ny.
The Church should act and look like a unified body to the world around it, but it doesn’t. When someone asks what religion you are, they’re not looking for “I’m a Christian” – they are asking about your denominational affiliation.
They see churches as distinct buildings and pastors trying to build their individual institutions and kingdoms.
When society lumps churches together and speaks of the capital “C”, it’s not usually to say something positive.
They generally view churches as more competitive than cooperative.
Controlling versus unleashing – Rather than releasing members year-round to serve more and more churches are controlling their local missions and outreach activities, increasingly putting staff members in charge (versus empowering lay leaders) and branding their own events (versus partnering with local ministries)
God only has one plan for our city.
His will is not split. No doubt he uses different churches to reach different people to accomplish His plan, but it’s one plan. Churches should therefore be working toward that same outcome, to see everyone in that city come to Him. Jesus’ method for bringing people to Himself was to heal and feed, to demonstrate His love and power, before telling them who He is. He gave the disciples the power and mandate to do the same, and the early Church followed His example. Churches could have a tremendous impact for Christ if they would come together in love💚
-Soto