Dr. J,

Another way of saying people are at the center would be to say what is not at the center. I mean, ultimately Christ is at the center. And we can see numerous times through out the Bible where Jesus did things because of people. Not because it was convienent, or easy or culturally right, but because it was the will of His father. Jesus came to earth and met us where we are at. All He asks in return is that we meet him half way. Since Jesus is no longer here in the flesh, we as the church must take his invitation to the masses who are impacted by the culture.