I’ve always thought that using Cheers as a model for a church plant would be pretty brilliant.

Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. 
Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot. 

Wouldn’t you like to get away? 

Sometimes you want to go 

Where everybody knows your name, 
and they’re always glad you came. 
You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same 
You wanna be where everybody knows Your name. 

You wanna go where people know, people are all the same, 
You wanna go where everybody knows your name. 

I’ve always thought these lyrics were Chrstian and that no one was aware of it. When we talk about community we talk about these ideas. We like that we share the troubles, that our time together is a nice getaway. And more important, everybody knows your name. 

People don’t care about theology as much as they care about being loved. 

What would a community look like on this model?

We share a few drinks and share a few stories. We talk about our faith. We do not have to agree. 

The rule is: Never do anything that prevents you from sharing beer and wings. Follow those rules and you’ll have your community.