Tag Archives: church philosophy

The Future Church

I’m pounding through a bunch of books for ordination.  I just finished “The Once and Future Church,” by Loren Mead.  Here are a few thoughts and questions this book raised for me.  By no means is this a review of … Continue reading

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Transforming Discipleship

Something seems inherently wrong with church educational philosophies. Committee –> Program –> Disciples Where’s the discipleship factory?? Oh yes, it’s that white bearded committee coming up with another ingenius one-shoe fits all Savior Program!! Look at it pop out the … Continue reading

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I’m not a Cookie, so Don’t Use a Cookie Cutter

Passion, fire, and zeal are all wonderful things when we have a sense of calling and direction from the Lord. However, my fire is my fire. My cross isn’t your cross. I don’t impose it on others. I only try … Continue reading

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Keep the Lean

You gotta keep the lean and throw out the rest. Too many books on the shelves today all bidding for a place in the mind. Gotta keep the 2-5% that’s helpful, study those portions and dump the 90% + rest … Continue reading

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