Pastor Marvin Tharnish gave this definition of church. He said, “A church is a group of baptized believers who have joined together in a commitment to help each other fulfill God’s purpose for their lives.”

This definition is liberating! No stained glass required. Buildings optional. Professional clergy non-essential. This definition makes the church mobile and adaptable. This definition allows the church to soar far above pandemics and persecution. When the church is no longer an institution she is free to be whatever God wants her to be.