Part 9: “The Church That I See.”

The church is not a building, an institution, or a Sunday event—it is a living community, gathering at the table of Jesus. 

For too long, we’ve swapped tables for stages, making faith a performance instead of a shared life. But what if we returned to the rhythms of the early church? What if the table is what defined us—a hub of belonging, renewal, and mission?

I see a church shaped by Communion—where worship is a lifestyle, not just a ritual. A church of radical hospitality, deep formation, global connection, and redemptive witness.

This is the church that I see…

A Eucharistic community, centering its life around the Communion table—the heartbeat of our worship, our fellowship, and our witness to the world.

I see the church as the family of God, dwelling together in one house with many rooms, bound not by walls but by love. 

At the center of this home stands the Lord’s table—where Jesus’ friends gather, where strangers become family, and where grace is tasted, not just preached.

A network of table-driven communities, gathering for agape feasts in households around the world.

I see the church becoming famous for its kitchen table hospitality—spreading the agape feast from home to home, table to table, one meal at a time.

I see it radiating with contagious joy, each table ablaze with creativity, generosity, and care for our neighbors—all for the glory of Christ.

I see local churches linked in a missional web—diverse denominations, one in spirit, practicing hospitality without rivalry or division.

A community forged by deep, personal relationships.

I see the church sharing the gospel not with debates, but with bread—welcoming friends and strangers to the table, turning hospitality into a doorway to the Kingdom.

I see it healing modernity’s loneliness and disconnection—with open doors, warm meals, and the quiet power of personal presence. I see it as a refuge for the weary, where compassion mends the broken and peace of Christ is lived.

I see a church alive with joy—cherishing life, people, and Jesus most of all—brimming with faith, generosity, and love, all kindled at the table.

A movement, unified by a shared vision of spiritual formation and a set of common spiritual practices. 

I see a church rooted in spiritual formation—where discipleship is not an afterthought, but the foundation of everything. I see pastors as spiritual directors, drawing souls deeper into life with Christ.

I see disciples forged through friendship—gathering over meals, breaking bread, shaping each other in love—living a shared rule where faith thrives daily.

I see discipleship deepened by technology—streaming rich biblical truth into homes, turning the agape feasts into schools of faith.

I see disciples rising—strong yet humble, grounded in truth, brimming with grace—molded not by culture’s values, but by God’s word.

A missional organization—one that does not dwell on “What has gone wrong?” but boldly asks, “How can this be redeemed?”

I see the church aflame with renewal, witnessing miracles of redemption through the power of the Holy Spirit.

I see it advancing in faith—restoring hope to the hopeless, shining as a light in the darkness, and proclaiming that no life, no city, and no culture is beyond the hope of salvation.

I see the church raising disciples who refuse to sit on the sidelines, who take up the good fight in the public arena—not with bitterness, but with courage. 

I see disciples advocating for the least and lowly, standing against exploitation, injustice, and oppression—a guiding light of moral wisdom in a world ensnared by darkness, a generation anointed to bring peace.

I see the church reaping a great harvest through mercy—disciples mending the world’s wounds with kindness and grace, carrying the work of the Kingdom into boardrooms, classrooms, hospitals, and homes with integrity, honesty, and love.

A church linked by innovation—using technology to nurture local communities and unite the global body of Christ.

I see the church pioneering technologies that do not fragment our communities, but restore them—redeeming the pillars of modern culture rather than conforming.

I see Christians woven into their neighborhoods—fostering peace, freedom, and flourishing as Christ’s love is expressed in their homes and on their streets.

I see a network of tables, joined not by red tape, but by a shared way of life—technology enriching fellowship, not replacing it, forming disciples, not distracting them. I see table-driven communities, strengthened by digital tools yet always anchored in real, embodied relationships.

I see a worldwide church—spanning continents, united by the Holy Spirit, the Communion table, and a Kingdom mission.

A church that’s faithful to what Christ taught, the Apostles preached, and the Fathers kept.

I see the church clinging to what is good—relentless for truth, beauty, and goodness, standing in defiance of evil, unwilling to compromise with darkness, no matter the cost.

I see a church that renounces worldly power and privilege—not fleeing the world, but free from its grip—poor in personal ambition, yet rich in spirit.

I see disciples whose highest ambition is to be hidden in Christ—seeking holiness over applause—spurred on by hearts on fire for God, armed with faith and courage to defend the Gospel.

I see the church at the Communion table—proving through its love that the church is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.

I see a generation of Christians living for the glory of God, the edification of the church, and the redemption of the nations—shining as a light in the darkness, unmoved by fear, unshaken by the world, and faithful to the end.

Let’s Start a Revolution

If this is the church you see too—one shaped by Communion, driven by love, and alive with the presence of Christ—then I invite you to join me.

This is the church I see. And this is why I wrote The Communion Revolution—the vehicle to make this a reality.

The renewal of the church won’t come from the top down, but from the table out. It starts with ordinary people opening their homes, sharing meals, and living the Gospel in community. It starts with you.

What do you say – you in?

📚 Get EquippedDownload a free copy of The Communion Revolution and start practicing radical hospitality.

🍽 Start Today – Invite someone to dinner this week. It doesn’t have to be fancy—just open your door and let Christ do the rest.

📣 Share the Vision – Post this on social media and use #CommunionRevolution to spread the word.

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