In this month’s crossroads (soon to be published), I talk about inward and outward postures that churches can take.  The inward posture focuses mostly on meeting our own needs while the outward posture focuses meeting the needs of others. 

Part of the reason why inward postures thrive in many churches is because of our consumeristic culture that has crept into the church.  Brian Mosely, president of the RightNow Campaign, writes about this in his fascinating and cutting article: Outsourcing Your Faith

What do you think?  Have we “outsourced our faith” too much? Are churches too consumeristic? Is this what Jesus had in mind for His church?