Church is a funny thing. What we do when we gather is an odd thing to those unfamiliar or uninitiated. Even though our practices may be unfamiliar to an outside world, that doesn’t mean they aren’t right, necessary, and helpful. Unfortunately, many Christians, even those that have grown up in the church, don’t really understand why we do the things we do. As we launch a new series, we seek to ask the question: “What are the roots of the practices of the church?” As we answer those questions, we will become even more “rooted” in our faith. As we begin, we discuss the root of all that we do- the why behind all of it- Jesus Christ.