The role of the authentic Church across the spiritual landscape of our world is to be great at “in-reach,” and great at “outreach.” Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, whether one’s church is in the rural, inner-city or suburbs, she is called to answer the call of Mark 4 and 5. Learn the lessons of Christs parables (Mark 4:1-34), and allow the mirror of the Gospel to show how our God-given talent and God-given gifts can be used in Kingdom- building. Allow these parables to speak to the inner witness of the Church to “Go” (Mark 4:35) to the other side. Be grateful for the miracle of Christ concerning calming the raging wind and rough- waves. It points to the reality that ministry must be done so that those who are manic men and women can be found dressed in their right minds (Mark 5:1-14).
This book discusses the role of the Church as a positive witness that persons in the house of prayer can “Go” outside the house of prayer so that persons in the shadows of our steeples can have the opportunity to experience the Light of the Christ. Evangelism and meeting the needs of the community is a foundational Christian mandate. The Church cannot afford to be like Ephraim “Is a Cake Not Turned,” (Hosea 7:8b). The Church is to be a light on a hill and salt of the earth, “Seeking the Peace of the City,” (Jeremiah 29:7), and with the intent of being “The Repairer of the Breach.” (Isaiah 58:12d).
The Religion of the Other Side highlights three chapters, four sermon outlines, four evangelistic messages, evangelistic training sessions and an evangelism survey. Thus, it is touted as a great teaching tool to strengthen the work of the Church on the inside and thereby re-enforcing the ultimate goal of work on the outside. Of the sacred walls.