Written by: gfesadmin on May 23, 2013

One of the challenges faced as the indigenous Church grows in India and the number of small house churches increases is their relationship with the community.   In many cases, conflicts arise between the church and the community because of wrong perceptions on the part of the church as well as the community.  As a result interaction between the local church and the community is minimized if not totally absent.  How can the church then in such a situation become the ‘salt’ and the ‘light’ as the Bible teaches?   How can it influence the community and change negative cultural and social values in a non-existing and conflicting relationship?   These are questions that Christian leaders are asking now in the present context.

The Church must remain in the community and be a valued part of the community.  The church must have a strong relationship with the community.   Being so would open opportunities to interact with the community in healthy ways and become a catalyst of transformation.  This is critical in the present context of church growth that is witnessed in India.   

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