“Notice that the passage I quoted above is what we call the “Great Commission.” What is the motivation for us to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, et cetera?” It is that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to our Lord and he promises in v20 to always be… Continue reading Do you really know my Lord?
What’s Wrong with Pragmatism?
Mike, I found the article insightful, and the comments equally so. You really hit a soft spot here. I live in an off and on want to be church like that. The current model is on Service, others call it Missional…the modern definition. What I do observe is that in these churches there is a good deal of prayer effort and good intentions. But often the seminary training or conference driven models, or even “managerial” consultant influence dominates the decisions. And of course numbers do matter: whether to reach the so call “unchurched” or hold on to the “heavy” givers…..nobody really wants to drive them out. And more are always desired.
And often these churches actually become like clubs with member benefits, of friends and activities that are hard to leave behind, even if one finds that small Bible church not too far away. I know of one about 30 minutes away, but they are limited in supply….and almost impossible to influence people to check it out.
by Mike Ratliff
1 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. 5 As for you, always be sober- minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. (2 Timothy 4:1-5 ESV)
The proponents of the seeker-sensitive church growth model may very well have had good intentions when through it was spawned the rise of contemporary mega-churches such as Willow Creek and Saddleback Valley Baptist…
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Questions to Ponder…..
The article below raises some interesting questions about our world today. Are these a concern? If you want more on the ideas of Christianity and socialism from a economist I personally know check these links below at the bottom of this post. But this leads to larger studies and debate. As this first line says,… Continue reading Questions to Ponder…..
Really falling behind on my posts….
I notice every once in awhile one of the writers I read regularly suddenly doesn't post for a few weeks or even months. I guess it just happens, it's been some time since I did any posts. You might find some interest in the reblogs I posted accidentally to my other site: https://justwalkingtogether.com/blog/ I forgot… Continue reading Really falling behind on my posts….
Rainbow Trout 