What is church? A church is a with a summons to a . Why is church essential? Ephesians 4:1-16 You can’t be the by . We are created for , and our community us. When are we the church? 1 Peter 5:1-5 Hebrews 13:7-9 “Unless you are on the of Jesus, sharing the of Jesus, you are not the of Jesus.” -Rev. Dr. Jeffery Bogue Jesus reshapes us to be like Him on His mission through the church. Do we think about church as a people? What have been the biggest motivators for change in your life so far? What environment do you need to be in to grow strong in Jesus?