Brian Houston, Pastor of Hillsong United in Sydney, Australia wrote these words about his dream for his church.  I found them inspiring and encouraging for all churches to be the inspiring Body of Christ.  Check it out:

“The church that I see is a church of influence.  A church so large in size that the city and nation cannot ignore it.A church growing so quickly that buildings struggle to contain the increase.  I see a church whose heartfelt praise and worship touches heaven and changes earth.  Worship which influences the praises of people throughout the earth exalting Christ with powerful songs of faith and hope.  I see a church whose alters are constantly filled with repentant sinners responding to Christ’s call to salvation.Yes, the church that I see is so dependent on the Holy Spirit that nothing will stop it not stand against it.  A church whose people are unified, praying and full of God’s Spirit.  The church that I see has a message so clear that lives are being changed forever and potential is fulfilled though the power of His Word.  A message beamed to the peoples of the earth through their television screens.  I see a church so compassionate that people are drawn from impossible situations into a loving and friendly circle of hope, where answers are found and acceptance is given.  I see a people so kingdom-minded that they will count whatever the cost and pay whatever the price to see revival sweep this land.  The church that I see is a church to committed to raising, training and empowering a leadership generation to reap the end-time harvest that all its ministries are consumed with this goal.  I see a church whose head is Jesus, whose help is the Holy Spirit and whose focus is the Great Commission.Yes, the church that I see could well be our church.”