Church

When the word "Church" is mentioned, what do you think about? A building? Stained glass? Incense? Boring!? Condemnation? "God created the church to be a community that welcomes us in our painful brokenness and helps us to be healed and transformed into more than we ever imagined" (Tod Bolsinger). A reminder of the purpose of the church and the understanding that it takes a church to grow a Christian. What are the characteristics of this type of church? How should it affect those who are part of the church? How should it impact our community?