In follow up to my blog of a couple of days ago, I was indirectly reminded by my friend Pam that in the Christian belief system, it seems that God wishes to work through people, using them instead of just performing outright miracles in everyone’s lives. That got me to thinking though, if God lets
Category: Ecclesiology / Church
Church Burnout
During this past year I felt like I sort of got burned out with church. It’s kind of strange, because I’ve gone to church regularly my entire life. At first I was concerned, wondering if this indicated a spiritual problem within me or if I was still a Christian. While I don’t have all of
Fighting to Keep Each Other Out of Sin
I reflects on how to support friends who have sinned while considering the effectiveness of harsh judgment versus comfort. Emphasizing prevention over cure, they advocate for a proactive approach in community, encouraging friends to help one another avoid wrongdoing. The post stresses discernment in offering guidance without being judgmental.
Effective Evangelism? (Part 4)
Many Christians either fail to let their faith influence their lives or focus too much on external appearances. Highlights the public relations problem within Christianity, where negative perceptions overshadow positive contributions. I suggest that genuine love and unity within the church can enhance evangelism effectiveness.
Effective Evangelism? (Part 3)
Barriers to evangelism, highlighting that nonbelievers often fear judgment and hypocrisy from Christians. It emphasizes the need for a more inclusive mindset, viewing non-Christians as equals rather than outsiders. I advocate for a community-oriented approach where individuals can genuinely connect, regardless of their faith status.
Effective Evangelism? (Part 2)
True Christian distinction should stem from living out Christ’s values rather than adopting superficial markers like attire or literature. It suggests that Christians should engage openly and genuinely with the world, demonstrating love and compassion to foster authentic connections. Collective exemplification of Christian principles can influence others more effectively than individual displays of difference.
Effective Evangelism? (Part 1)
Evangelism, often misunderstood, should focus on reforming the church rather than individual efforts. It critiques the modern emphasis on personal evangelism, suggesting that true outreach requires a collective approach. I advocate for a more unified Christian front to effectively communicate faith and counter the current fragmentation.
The Focus of Christianity
It has been said that the center/focus of the Protestant worship service is the preaching, while in the Roman (Catholic) tradition the center/focus is on the Eucharist (communion). I wonder if this comes from the legacy of Luther and a reaction to problems in the Roman church. Luther himself did not want to split the
Multiracial Church
Recently Christianity Today did a number of articles regarding striving for racial integration in the community of Christ followers. I feel this issue is a very important one. I would identify division as one of if not the biggest problem in Christianity as it stands today. Race is one of the biggest dividing lines, along
Christianity as a Subculture
Tonight I went to a concert at my church. When I arrived, a friend of mine came up and we started talking. She asked if all the different worship bands from the church were playing. I explained that while most all of the musicians who were playing are also on the worship team, that they