Recapturing the purpose for coming together
In assemblies today a group (the congregation) gathers to observe and lightly participate in a set of rituals (Lord’s Supper, singing, preaching, collection, etc.) and, upon completion, leave for lunch. This is often referred to as “going to church,” as in, “Sorry, I can’t play golf with you today, I [...]
Fundraising is the bane and blessing of missionaries and ministries. It is something missionaries and those who recruit and train them must do constantly. That’s what I’m doing today…getting out letters, brochures and reports as fast as I can but also being as personal as I can. So far I have resisted machine-addressing the [...]
I want to feature guest writer Edward Fudge’s comments on the consumer mentality that has undoubtedly contributed to the decline of kingdom growth. — Dwight
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Edward Fudge
The modern generation, we are told, looks at church through consumer eyes. They are spiritual shoppers, going from one congregation to another, inspecting the “merchandise” for quality, [...]
