I have been doing some Internet reading recently, and it seems that not all in the world of evangelicalism is bright and sunny. Storm clouds are on the horizon - an ominous change of sorts. Massive climatic change in the happy world of American evangelicals might be underway. Good bye Dr. Dobson, southern mega-churches, and blue-haired people on cable TV. Hello ambiguity.Everything might be falling apart, and it feels somewhat scary, but at the same time exciting and hopeful. This change could all be very good.
My thinking began to get started after reading this, followed by this, and then this. Seems, if we believe only half of what Michael is writing about, there is some serious change on the horizon. And then, if you want to be further depressed by the future, take a look at this one.
Seems a bleak outlook. I am hopeful. This might drive us Jesus Believers to a much better place, in the long run. Here is something to think about:
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From the perspective of a church like ours this is rough stuff. However, with our pruning over the last five years on several fronts.
1. Pastor
2. Finances
3. Look Up... in our balcony (nothing there)
4. The Split of Que
5. Our mission study which was revealing about
who we think we are , and what we actually are.
Hope
I love that word long before The President.
It's clear that there has to be "change" or death! Is the pruning a complete "do over" or will the tree be saved and grow new branches?
So, this gentleman's relevant message is right on the money and gives me new insight into a book I am writing in regards to Christinese talk and why can't it just be straight talk! Look at the Charles Barkley piece right next to it in You Tube, even more scary straight talk to support this guys message of how people feel about christians.
I recently spoke to someone who grew up in the church and they told me they've only read one non-christinese book since becoming a christian. Wow! I can't stand them...and I am a christian.
Anyway, good stuff Steve, bold as usual. Love it. What do we pray for in our church family. Difficult.
-Marvin
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