In part six of “A Mind to Build,” titled “A Mind to Send – From Gathering to Going,” Pastor Derrek Kegler explains that a mind to build ultimately becomes a mind to send. As we gather around the truth of Jesus Christ, abide in Him, worship sincerely, reject empty religion, and follow the Holy Spirit’s leading, we become the Church Jesus promised to build in Matthew 16:13–18. This message is also supported by Acts 13:1–2, Psalm 150:1–6, 2 Timothy 3:5, and John 15:1–8.

The Church gathers to worship, to grow, to hear God's voice, and to encourage one another, but it also gathers so that it can be sent. Every worship service, Bible study, and fellowship prepares believers to leave with purpose. As a result, when believers gather in genuine worship, hearts are transformed, faith is strengthened, and God's presence prepares His people for Kingdom work. The Gospel was never intended to stop with those who hear it. Every believer is called to become a witness of God's grace and truth.

Thank you, Pastor Kegler, for giving us this powerful word from God. This will allow us to go forward and higher together and will remind us that we are called to be fruitful image bearers. We can now understand how to develop a mind to build as we become people who bare lasting fruit in God’s Kingdom community.