The church is never a place but always a people; never a fold but always a flock; never a sacred building, but always a believing assembly. The church is we who pray, not where we pray. A structure of bricks or marble can no more be a church than one's clothes can be a man. The sanctuary of God is the soul of man.
Christ did not die for a building or a charter. He died for the lost; those that would receive His gift of eternal life and trust in Jesus Christ, the hope of glory. The Apostle Paul prayed that the knowledge of truth would be imparted to every believer:
"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way." Ephesians 1:17-23 NIV
Jesus Christ has set before us an open gate. He is the gate; none can enter in unless they come through him. Haven't you been on the outside long enough? Men may reject you but Christ has come to redeem you. Your past and future are beyond the scope of your control, but, you have been given today. Conquer them all with one simple task; enter in. In Christ there is forgiveness, acceptance, and hope, enter in. Welcome to Open Gate Ministries!