What happens when people try to turn the church into a shopping mall? Something for everyone. Something that fits their every taste. Something that tries to respond to their every whim? Sadly, that seems to be happening all over the country. Pastors indicate that they are deluged with silly stuff and petty concerns instead of being able to focus on their calling to ministry. The number of depressed pastors is increasing because of the number of people they see complaining or leaving to move on to the next "mall." As I think of our efforts as a church to focus on trying to provide an environment where people can become Jesus followers and not just a social gathering there is a feeling of climbing uphill. It isn't for everyone. Sometimes people turn away like they did with Jesus. But, to watch those who get it and dig in and join in the climb makes it all worth it.