In week 1 of our brand new vision series, "Salty Church", we explore what it means to be a church where Jesus cannot be ignored - a salty church. Over the next 5 weeks, we set out to explore some essential traits of true disciples of Jesus: First In Love, Fearless Generosity, Freedom to Serve, Fishers of Men, Faithful in Prayer. In this sermon, Pastor McKinney initiates the series drawing from Luke 14. He emphasizes the need for correctly ordered loves, stating that true disciples must prioritize their love for Jesus above all else, even family. Through the concepts of the "turn," "test," and "taste," he explores the cost of discipleship and the necessity of genuine commitment to Christ. By focusing on these 5 key essential traits of being a disciple, Pastor McKinney sets the tone for a transformative journey that invites the family of God at Church at Bergen to engage deeply with their faith and the broader community.
