Rick Warren

Rick Warren is the founder pastor of Saddleback church in Lake Forest, California. One of America's largest and best-known churches. His previous book Purpose Driven Church has sold over a million copies in 20 languages

 
Purpose #1 Worship : You were planed for God's pleasure               

Bringing pleasure to God is called "worship"
Worship is not for your benefit.  
Prayer lets you speak to God. meditation lets God speak to you.
God doesn't expect you to be perfect but he does insists on complete honesty. 

Purpose #2 Fellowship. You were formed for God's family

Church is not a building you go to but  church is a family you belong to
You can give without loving but you cannot love without giving.
You can't have fellowship without forgiveness.
People don't care what we know until they know we care. 

Purpose #3 Discipleship. You were created to become like Christ

Christlikeness is all about transforming your character, not your personality.
Every temptation is an opportunity to do good. 
True spiritual maturity is all about learning to love like Jesus
Ignoring temptation is far more effective than fighting it.
 
Purpose #4 Ministry. You were shaped for serving God

You are called to serve God. Serving God is serving others.
Impression without expression cause depression.
The last thing many believers need today is to go to another bible study.
Experience is not what happens to you. it is what you do with what happens to you. 

Purpose #5 Mission. You were made for mission