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Church Reflection Essay

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Ever since I can remember, church has been a part of my life. As a child, I grew up attending the church where my grandfather was the Senior Pastor. During those formative years, I was able to experience what it meant to be part of a Pentecostal church where the gifts of the Spirit were not only welcomed but expected. Seeing my parents and grandparents serving in church also taught me that church is not just somewhere you go to feel better about yourself, but somewhere where you serve and pour yourself out. Though I was raised in a godly environment, it wasn’t until March 18, 1995, during a Billy Graham crusade in Puerto Rico that I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. This was, of course, a very important time in my life as I was old …show more content…

There I found Passion Church, God made it very clear to my wife and I that this was going to be our home church, and so it has been since September of 2006. From the very first day of attending Passion Church, I have been stretched and challenged to follow God just as Jesus did. To grab hold of the kingdom of God, for it is at hand. To pray for the sick and expect them to be healed, to live a life according to Matthew 10:8. I have been blessed to have pastors that have always challenged and guided me in the ways of the Kingdom. During our time in Passion Church, we have been able to serve in the worship team, in the children’s ministry and as leaders of the Youth Ministry. These opportunities to be of service to the Church body have helped me grow as a Christian and as a servant. Having been part of Passion Church for over 10 years I have been able to experience seasons where the Spirit moves in a powerful way and everything seems easy, but I have also learned that there are seasons where things don’t come out as planned and our trust in God is strengthened. The most important truth that I have learned during my time in Passion Church is that we need to have the heart of Jesus. A heart that not only knows what to do but also takes the risks and does the things it sees the Father doing. In essence, to be doers of the word, and not just hearers of the word. To see the world through His eyes, to have compassion for the lost and to love those that are at the

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