Why on Earth Is the Church Here for? by Jose Cortes Jr.

In his message, Jose Cortes Jr. reminds us of the true mission of the church: to love, seek, and save those who are lost. He challenges the idea that church should be defined by externals—such as dress codes, music styles, or a pursuit of perfection—and instead calls us to reflect the heart of Jesus. Just as Christ came not to condemn but to save, the church must be a place of grace and compassion. Its purpose is not to preserve traditions for their own sake but to extend love and hope to all people, welcoming them regardless of appearance or background.

Jose Cortes Jr. serves Associate Director of the North American Division Ministerial Association, overseeing Pastoral Evangelism, Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Global Mission, Church Growth, Mission to the Cities, as well as Volunteer Lay Pastors, NextGen Pastors for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America.