The reporter made this horrific statement on the news today: “The church was completely destroyed by fire. . . .” What!? That’s terrible. Knowing the median worship attendance in the US is 75, I had a mental image of at least 75 people being burned simultaneously. Check Twitter. What? Nothing […]
doctrine
Leaders preach to the choir. They are members of our tribe. We need it as preachers. The choir needs it. When we preach to the choir, we are reminding them what they already know, what they already believe. It is an extremely important aspect of tribal life. It is foundational […]
Stretch the Choir
Speak rightly. Language teaches doctrine. Isn’t that a beautiful church! [church as building] When is church this week? [church as worship service] We have church at 11:00 AM on Sunday. [church as moment in time and something to do] Why is it okay to communicate this way within the faith […]
Are We Practicing a Doctrinal Double Standard?
It was tragic that the building was destroyed. “What are you and the church going to do now,” the reporter asks the pastor. “We will carry on. The church is the people, not the building.” The atmosphere of the meeting was solemn, but joyful. “Our agency does not have the […]