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Most churches, regardless of denomination, meander along aware that they are failing in one respect or another, but unable to address it. Largely, this is because the church, to protect the offering plate, has fostered dependence rather than independence as the relationship model with members. The minister(s) are expected to be and do everything, whether [...]
I have completed the text of The Joshua One Manifesto, which is subtitled: “Ten Things U.S. Christians and Churches Desperately Need in the 21st Century.” This document identifies the things Joshua One Ministries was formed to promote, and identifies the main topics we wish to discuss on this blog. Please take a moment to read [...]
Chuck Colson and Rick Warren have produced a DVD lesson series about having a Christian worldview. Too many Christians have compartmentalized their faith: they “believe” the teachings of Christianity, but their belief has had no impact on what they believe about life and the world. Having a Christian worldview means that what we believe about [...]
In a recent sermon, the speaker told an anecdote about a Christian who had been given the responsibility to teach a class. The experience was somehow less than positive, because the teacher complained that the class members were not willing or interested in learning. The minister concluded the anecdote editorially by indicating the teacher might [...]
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