For most of my life, (since around five years of age), I‘ve had the privilege of being involved in a church. Whether it was attending, speaking, or leading, I’ve observed church life from a distance and close-up; as an outsider and insider. I realize there are some who have harsh criticism of the institution Jesus died for and as a result of personal hurt, division, watching the failures of leaders or other issues, have written off the church in favor of what they perceive as