But tell me how?! The issue is not our capability but our passion. And lack of passion is not always due to lack of caring, compassion or willingness, its just lack of knowing how and lack of encouragement. To become a church that doesnt all those things brilliant inspirational churches are doing we need to become a brilliant inspiration people. Yet, everyone stands on a platform and tells us what we are meant to be without ever praising us for what we are! We have; we were created with the capacity to achieve greatness, but behind every great acheiver is a great support network. We won't achieve this overnight; this ideal of discipleship and we weren't all meant to be the same. The problem is, in my opinion, that there is a lack of opportunity for growth in churches, finding a place and a job. But then it all comes in swings and roundabouts because who's job is it to find us a place; ours or our leaders? If its ours then how do we go about doing this? if it theres well then who says they know what we're meant to be doing anyway?! its all so confusing. i love theology- the endless questions with no answers. but when it comes to practical christain living, i hate the fact that there isnt just an answer and noone really can tell us what to do directly- one word answers straight to the point- the bible is our guidebook, and without tryin to be blasphemous or offensive, it can sometimes read a bit vague!! if i am wrong and someone , anyone reading this knows my purpose and the job i'm meant to be doing i'd be awfully grateful if you could let me know! thanks!