Why Three Churches One Location?

Answer #1

It makes sense!

• Sharing of facilities enables us to share many other things in the name of Jesus Christ…
• Sharing of people resources
• Sharing of material resources
• Sharing of costs
• Sharing of joys and sharing of burdens
• Sharing of dreams and visions* Sharing of skills and energies in projects that we choose to undertake together
• Cooperation and coordination in ministries that we choose to undertake separately.
• It just makes a lot of good common sense to connect three separate Christian ministries in this way for the good of each other and for the good of God's Kingdom.

Answer #2

It's making a difference!

• The Christian church today is sadly divided in many ways and we cannot change that.
• However, by God's grace we can make a positive difference and impact toward Christian unity where we are at!
• Solomon said, "It is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness."
• Although we cannot cure the problem of Christian divisions in the world we can and should be a light and an example of Christian unity here in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
• Therefore we shall gladly proclaim the message of God's love and salvation in Jesus Christ to all who will listen.
• And to people of faith we shall also declare through our partnership with each other that it truly is possible for all Christians to work and fellowship together in the name of Jesus Christ!

Answer #3

It's biblical!

• To practice our brotherly love by "loving the stranger" in our land (Deuteronomy 10:19; Leviticus 19:34), and helping those who can't afford to own property.
• To serve as good stewards (Titus 1:7). Sharing expenses is good financial stewardship.
• To recognize that the church property belongs to the Lord, not to us (Psalm 24:1)
• As we work with people from other backgrounds, we develop patience (Colossians 3:12- 14). In addition, learning about other cultures better equips us for the missionary task.
• To reflect now the future unity which will be be realized when "a great multitude from every nation, from all tribes and peoples" shall stand before God's throne (Revelation 7:9; 5:9).
• To respond to the "High Priestly Prayer" of Jesus that the whole Christian church would be one.

Answer #4

It's Who We Are!

Three Churches One Location gives to us a unique Christian identity that declares "We are all for one and one for all in Jesus Christ":

"We Are All For One"

• Our Strength - The strength of three congregations supports each one of us!

"And One For All"

• Our Purpose - The gift of each individual blesses us all!

"In Jesus Christ!"

• Our Focus - Any unity that we have comes only through Jesus Christ!

Answer #5

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It all adds up!

• 1+1+1=One in Jesus Christ!
• In the final analysis the mathematics of Three Churches One Location really isn't that difficult to master.
• Be sure to click on the brochure at left to discover the properties involved in God's higher mathematics.