I am always amazed at what people think the church should be. By the same token, I am sure that there are people who are pretty amazed at my understanding of the church. What LifeTree Church looks like today is not what I expected the church to look like, but it is a pretty authentic representation of those in the church.

We are an extended family related only through Christ. That is definitely enough, but we need to be more open to the community around us. I am sometimes frustrated that the only ones who participate in the community outreach events is the Farmers and the Perrys. I really would like for everyone in the church to participate, but it just hasn't happened. This is depressing when a part of our core values (the DNA of LifeTree Church) is to be missional.