Posts by Pastor Thomas

In today’s fast-changing world, our church is called not just to gather, but to live as a people of purpose. At Apostolic Life Tabernacle, we believe that each person who walks through our doors or reads this online has been invited to step into something more than routine. When we embrace who we are and start living as a people of purpose, everything changes: our relationships, our work, our witness, our community.

Why “living as a people of purpose” matters

Too many people feel like they’re drifting going through the motions, Sunday to Sunday, without really seeing how their faith matters in everyday life. But the Bible calls us to something greater. Scripture shows that God doesn’t just want followers; He wants a community that is intentional, active, and full of purpose. That’s what it means to be living as a people of purpose.

When we stop settling for the status quo and start recognizing our role in the Kingdom, we begin to see life differently. We begin to see our jobs, our families, our cities with fresh eyes. At Apostolic Life Tabernacle, we want to equip everyone regular attenders, newcomers and long-time believers alike to embrace this call and reflect God’s heart in all we do.

The challenge we face

The idea of living as a people of purpose sounds great, but let’s be honest: it’s easier said than done. Maybe you’ve experienced one or more of these realities:

• You start the week hoping to make progress, but you end it wondering what you accomplished.
• You serve regularly at church, but your faith doesn’t seem to shape your workplace, your conversations or your finances.
• You long for significance, but you’re distracted by busyness, brokenness or fear.

When we don’t see how our faith connects to real-life impact, we drift away from God’s design. But remember: the story of Scripture shows that God’s people were not meant to be passive they were meant to be powerful, purposeful and present. The call to living as a people of purpose invites us into that dynamic.

What “purpose” looks like in everyday life

So, what does it mean practically to be living as a people of purpose at Apostolic Life Tabernacle? Here are five ways:

1. Purpose in connection – We don’t just attend; we belong. Building genuine relationships, serving one another, encouraging each other. That’s community with intent.
2. Purpose in service – Jesus washed feet, fed the hungry and healed the hurting. We mirror that when we serve our neighborhoods, support local missions and show Christ’s love in action.
3. Purpose in witness – When the world sees our integrity, kindness and faith, they ask “why?” That’s our opportunity to explain the hope within us. Being a church that lives with purpose means our lives speak louder than our words.
4. Purpose in growth – Because we are growing in Christ, we don’t stay the same. We learn, we repent, we change. That growth is part of what it means to be living as a people of purpose.
5. Purpose in hope – We live not for what is fading, but for the kingdom that is coming. We live with expectancy, believing God is doing something through us and through Apostolic Life Tabernacle.

Why now is the time

Recent church-ministry research reveals a profound shift: many people today are spiritually curious, especially younger generations, but fewer know how their faith connects to real life. They’re looking for purpose, not just program. That means our message of living as a people of purpose is not only relevant it’s crucial.

At Apostolic Life Tabernacle, we have a unique opportunity. We can be the place where purpose is discovered, where faith is lived out, where the community sees what it means to belong. When we commit to living as a people of purpose, we become living proof that the gospel matters in the 21st century.

How you can join in

Here’s how you can take the next step toward living as a people of purpose:

• Attend our next small-group connection time and ask: “How does my faith shape my work, my home, my city?”
• Choose one way this week to serve someone outside your usual circles. Engage your neighbours, help a coworker, extend kindness beyond your comfort zone.
• Share your story of purpose. Post a way you’ve seen God at work in your life, tag us, and let our community cheer you on.
• Pray for our church: ask God to awaken every member, every friend, every visitor to what it means to be living as a people of purpose.

The promise ahead

As a body of believers at Apostolic Life Tabernacle, when we choose living as a people of purpose, we don’t just change our lives we impact our city, our region and even the world. We become a community that reflects Christ, not just in word, but in deed.

Let’s commit together: we will not drift. We will not settle. We will be intentional. We will be bold. We will be living as a people of purpose.

May this message spark fresh faith in you, inspire renewed connection in our church, and lead to transformation in our world. We look forward to walking this journey with you at Apostolic Life Tabernacle.