Renewing Reason to Exist

Is the church meant to be a private club—or a force for public good?

In this compelling message delivered to the Oakridge Adventist Church community, we’re challenged to re-examine what it truly means to be the church in a modern, urban, Canadian context. Beginning with an unexpected conversation at airport security, this message unfolds into a powerful reflection on public benefit, faith, and the radical mission Jesus entrusted to His followers.

Drawing from Scripture, Canadian public policy, and Adventist history, we’re reminded that the church was never meant to exist only for its own comfort. From the Great Commission given in a war zone, to Adventist pioneers who practiced civil disobedience for compassion’s sake, this message calls us back to our courageous roots.

What would it look like for the church today to take holy risks again—serving single parents, welcoming the marginalized, and spending ourselves for the good of our city?

This episode invites you to wrestle with hard questions, rediscover gospel-centered courage, and imagine a church that exists not just for its members—but for the flourishing of the whole community.

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