We Go Together

Pastor Dan challenges listeners to re-examine the traditional story of the 99 and the one from Luke 15. He offers a reframing of the parable, suggesting that the term sinner refers less to moral failure and more to those who are socially excluded, marginalized, or denied belonging. By exploring the Greek concept of metanoia, or repentance, he shifts the focus from guilt and humiliation toward a reorientation of the mind that leads individuals back to community and truth.

Moving beyond the individual, Pastor Dan addresses the responsibility of the 99, asking if the community itself needs to change its mind about how it treats those on the margins. He calls for a transformation of community where the 99 do not remain stationary in their comfort but actively work to ensure no one is left to face the dangers of loneliness. Ultimately, the message highlights that true repentance ends in joy, as the church strives to become a place where every person feels seen, included, and eager to call home.