A Caring Church

[290 words] The title phrase is one commonly heard when describing particular congregations. But what does it mean to be a caring church? Is this church a caring church? Let’s find out. A Caring Church is a Sharing Church. A caring church is thankful Christ has shared with them and thus is willing to share with others (Hebrews 13:16; 2 Corinthians 9:13). A caring church shares with one another, both blessings and burdens (Romans 12:15; Galatians 6:2). A caring church shares the gospel with the lost and shares with those who spread the gospel (Philemon 6; Philippians 4:15). A Caring Church is a Declaring Church. A caring church is one that declares Jesus as Lord and Savior (1 John 1:1-3; Romans 1:1-6). A caring church is one which declares the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27; 1 Thessalonians 2:4). A caring church is one that will declare praise to God…