When the church is consumed
and possessed by mortgages, capital campaigns, membership numbers, qualifications for membership or deacon or elder, the variety
and format of financial reports, redecorating, ordination policies, the proper delineation of committee responsibilities, the aggregation
and strengthening
and protection of church hierarchical authority, the
preference for political associations
and prominence instead of being a voice
and influence for justice
and compassion, seasonal vestment colors, the abandonment
and refusal to acknowledge congregations who dare to be excited by their proclaiming
and provoking
and living
and sharing the Good News, the continual choosing
and preoccupation with better
organization over better outreach, or what styles of worship are to be offered — then it is time for an earth - shaking, stone - rolling, curtain ripping, hurricane - strength, fiery
and noisy transformational revolution that will resurrect the Good News in the body
and spirit of communities
and individuals.