Sorry about you giving up on churches you grew up in. I have found that starting or joining a new church adopting approaches and practices that more directly reflect the historic church and the global church has enlivened my engagement with my faith (once the other distractions are removed.) I suggest everyone do this that is disengaged but still believes.
Following your journey with a lot of curiosity and hope! You know from conversations we have had in the past that I have seriously struggled with how the church world measures "success." I really hope these conversations are ones that are being heard and facilitated within TWC.
I do believe those conversations are happening everywhere. With the dramatic decline in numbers at the megachurches in the last 3 years, I've noted even they are "measuring differently."
This is really striking a familiar chord for me.
Good to know
Actually I feel that every day is an opportunity to praise God. Through greeting people daily with a "Gloria a Dios" or leaving them with a blessing I
do my best to leave a positive impression
on others. I also appreciate your comments David.
blessings!
I am not in the American Church so your writing is educating me about it.
I had given up attending the churches I grew up in many years ago.
I am looking forward to your next installment.
Thank you David,
JD
Sorry about you giving up on churches you grew up in. I have found that starting or joining a new church adopting approaches and practices that more directly reflect the historic church and the global church has enlivened my engagement with my faith (once the other distractions are removed.) I suggest everyone do this that is disengaged but still believes.
Thanks for reading, JD, and commenting.
You’re really drawing us in here, Dave... waitin’ for that surprise punch in the gut next week! 🙏🥊
it's in the crock pot--not quite hot enough yet--but close. thanks for reading!
I validate your agenda. Go for it!
;-)
Following your journey with a lot of curiosity and hope! You know from conversations we have had in the past that I have seriously struggled with how the church world measures "success." I really hope these conversations are ones that are being heard and facilitated within TWC.
Hello, Amber.
I do believe those conversations are happening everywhere. With the dramatic decline in numbers at the megachurches in the last 3 years, I've noted even they are "measuring differently."
One prominent example last year:
https://danreiland.com/10-different-church-numbers-that-deserve-your-attention/
The conversations are happening where it matters most: peer to peer among church leaders.
Beyond that not sure what conversations matter that actually impact our ministry in big ways.
True!