AI OVERVIEW: Growing church means maintaining a family identity amid rapid expansion, as the early disciples face distribution gaps when widows are overlooked and more leaders are needed. They respond by appointing seven Spirit-filled men to oversee service, freeing the apostles for prayer and word, showing that healthy growth requires shared leadership and systems rather than shrinking back. Vintage aims to be a family that grows with the city, embracing different sizes of community, diversity, and frequent gathering, while practicing forgiveness and serving as handraisers who contribute time, talent, and treasure. Concrete steps include making Vintage home, hosting Vintage family dinners, embracing open community enrollment, showing up regularly, and inviting diverse friendships that cross life stages and backgrounds.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: We’d love to connect with you next Sunday either here online or in-person at 1015 California Ave, Santa Monica, CA! For service times and more info visit www.vintagechurchla.com/Sundays Don’t miss a message subscribe at www.youtube.com/vintagechurchla Vintage Church LA is a vibra...
