Picture this:

This might be a bit controversial, but I can’t get it out of my mind.  Wouldn’t it be amazing if every church (that is under its own authority as opposed to denominational control) organization where 90% of its members have attended the church for 20 years or longer were to give all of their assets to a church planter or thriving local church in its area?  Wouldn’t it be great if they realized that the Kingdom of God could still use them in this way to make a difference, and unselfishly handed over their properties, savings, and organizational control to this “recommended” church planter or healthy church organization?
Then they could have the liberty to meet together in their homes on a regular basis without power struggle or politics getting in the way of their desire to know God more, and a new generation would be enabled to focus more on reaching their generation for Christ and less on fund raising.

Realistic?

What would happen if you decided to never choose sides?  Not that you wouldn’t stand for anything, because we all have our opinions, beliefs and perspectives, but rather than linking up with a political party, denomination, or an association, you decided to stand in the middle.  This might help you to influence and build a bridge between opposing viewpoints, many of which are not actually all that opposing.  Of course, you would also be labeled a heretic, a loser, and a wimp by extremists from those political parties, denominations, and associations that you chose not to side with.  Or it could just be that you’re trying to be like Christ, who had no value in sides and positions, because the kingdom he was fighting for…

was not on this earth.