tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625203441135815476.post2155786752645358783..comments2009-04-06T19:05:49.933-05:00Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223803411550393632noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625203441135815476.post-10922987161441191752009-04-06T19:05:00.000-05:002009-04-06T19:05:00.000-05:00Yes, Dean, this could open a big can of worms, so to speak. I am not pointing a finger at any one thing in particular, but rather about what we can do to become (and I hate to say what seems to be the word of the day) more relevant to those around us, who aren't of our individual church fellowships. I am also not asking us to judge each other, but rather be open to what we are called to do...thanks for your feedback!Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223803411550393632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625203441135815476.post-81563342123633996422009-04-06T18:39:00.000-05:002009-04-06T18:39:00.000-05:00Man, this one's loaded! :-) <BR/><BR/>I'm on the same page, but exploring this to its likely conclusion is going to have you at odds with many church leaders; hopefully not any you work with (!). It can become a matter of back-filling theology to make it fit into the mold of "how we've always done it," or worse, "doing it this way will bring in more money," and you can find yourself to be the Lone Ranger against politics in the church. Then it becomes a true test of standing for Christ, at the expense of your job or reputation. I have seen this happen.<BR/><BR/>Worse, that kind of thing is rarely black and white. It can have you questioning motivations of others, which is a treacherous place to be. That's a great reason to "be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself." (Philippians 2:3)<BR/><BR/>Did I stay on topic?? I'm not sure... :-)Dean Luskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513558742663701140noreply@blogger.com