Gathering community - great way to define "organic church"

A dear friend at Lasker Baptist church recently published this statement about his church and it seemed more than worthy of sharing.  This eloquently expresses my feelings as the leader/facilitator of OpenDoor. We are a "life community within our larger HRBC", but we are certainly doing many of these things.

Reading this? you are welcome in open door.. any time. We meet in the gym at HRBC, from ~10am - 11am every Sunday morning..  Consider gathering in a "life" community with us.. as we all think about what we think, learn, and worship our loving Father.. question, struggle, rejoice, and journey together!


"Lasker Baptist Church is approaching church as a Gathering Community, a ministry somewhat different from the old outdated Southern Baptist model. As a matter of fact it is our goal to minister to and communicate with people who have been hurt by institutional religion and who seek an organic relationship with God. 

We want this community to be a mosaic of people from many different walks of life, races, ages, and classes all journeying toward a better Christian life through life-long friendships, the celebration of the arts, and intentional social action- helping the poor and the disenfranchised. This is a Church for people seeking spiritual direction without out the pressure to conform to any particular practice. You can participate at whatever level is comfortable for you. This could very well be the church for you." - Reverend Ricky Barnes