Vision Sunday/ August 3, 2025/ Glenn Barteau

More and more people are stepping away from organized religion, but that doesn’t mean they’ve stopped looking for God. Jesus showed a different way - meeting people where they were, leading with compassion instead of judgment. In Matthew 15, when He fed the 4,000, He invited His disciples to be part of the miracle, showing that following Him means making space for others. A different kind of church does the same - it sees people’s stories, offers grace before rules, and invites participation without pressure to conform. It’s not about giving up truth; it’s about living it the way Jesus did - with love.