"Here is the Church, here is the steeple, open the door and see all the people." These are the lines of a little poem I learned as a child about the Church. While it's fairly simple and has hand motions, it's a great reminder that the Church is only as quality as the relationships within.

It's easy in a new year to get caught up in church fads and quick growth promises. Here's an article that could be a good reminder as you vision ahead for the next year.

http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/4-ideas-changing-church-better