Rethinking Church

Bosqueville United Methodist Church is clear on its purpose "to create, provide, and develop ministries in our local community, schools and charities in order to develop our relationship with God, our church, and to make disciples for Jesus Christ." Our website (www.bosquevillechurch.com) also declares:

We are a growing congregation of the United Methodist Church. We have many members of other faiths and strive to make ALL welcome.  We believe our mission is to serve our community, whether it be through counseling, support of the local school districts, Caritas, "Meals on Wheels", providing community ball fields, or a community "Prayer Garden". We are actively trying to meet the needs of our community.

In my opinion, this is rethinking church!  It is fixing our focus where it belongs--on others.  This mindset refuses a "me" obsession, and replaces it with a "you" compassion.  We still enjoy sweet fellowship among our members, but all that we do for one another is vitally connected to what we are doing for our community and our world.  This is living out Wesley's vision: "The world is my parish."

If you would like to be a part of rethinking church, you are invited to visit us in Bosqueville, near Waco, Texas.  You may also want to know how other Methodists are making a difference by consulting www.rethinkchurch.org. 

(Dr. Dane Fowlkes, pastor)