Old Wine vs. New Wine

The Old Wine:

• The church is like a bank, providing services for me.
• The pastor and staff do the ministry in the church.
• People go to a service and then go home.
• People give sporadically to God and worry about their own problems.
• People live in mediocrity, trying to survive until the Lord returns or they die.
• People worship the Lord based on how they feel.
• People live their life and hope they come to Jesus before they die.
• People say hello to each other on Sunday, but remain closed and distant.
• People are cold and self-centered.

The New Wine:

• The church is made up of people who are called to serve.
• The pastor and staff train and equip people to do the ministry.
• People know the vision God has given and participate in it.
• People submit to God's leadership and become good stewards by responding with tithes and offerings.
• People live life in victory, conquering the work of the devil through prayer.
• People worship God in faith based on who He is.
• People are examples and share the Gospel each week.
• Attendees actively love people by pursuing friendships with people.
• The church has a passion for Jesus Christ and compassion for others.
• The children and youth are trained and activated to minister to peers and lead friends to Jesus Christ.