Below is a link to an article written in 2006 by Ken Hemphill. It discusses the positive and negative aspects of the Church Growth Movement. I find the list quite accurate and seems to be as relevant today as it was when it was written. The Church Growth Movement started as a Missiological activity by …
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It is hard to identify worship. Jesus criticized the empty, self-aggrandizing activities of some of the professionally religious of His day, stating that these were clearly not worship. Yet that certainty was certainly not shared by the people. They would most likely have been quite impressed by how worshipful these clergy were. Perhaps these religious …
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I have been enjoying reading "Sacred Pathways" by Gary Thomas. In some ways, it has a feel like "A Generous Orthodoxy" by Brian McLaren (although less controversial in its style, and perhaps its intent) in that both seek to broaden the perspective of Christians in what may be acceptable and pleasing to God and/or valuable …
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A nice article below on addressing those who have "lost their faith." Although speaking of a number of different religions, and a number of different Christian traditions, it primarily focuses on Evangelical Christians who have ultimately come to the conclusion that Christianity is false (along with other religions), and there is no God. Now I …
Two quotes. One by Edward Everett Hale, and the other by Edward Everett Horton. Both quotes are, loosely speaking about dealing with limitations. Poem by Edward Everett Hale. 1822 - 1909. Chaplain to US Senate 1903 - 1909. "I am only one, But still I am one. I cannot do everything, But still I can …