As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“The alternate name, which was approved for use by SBC messengers in 2012 ‘as one fully in keeping with our Southern Baptist Convention identity,’ has been drawing a lot of interest from church leaders around the country in recent weeks” - CPost
“I believe it is possible for the California State Government and communities of faith in California to have a more coordinated and united effort in addressing the Coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest in our society.” - Kendall Laughlin, Jr.
“At 87, the longtime First Baptist Atlanta preacher still doesn’t believe in retirement.” - C.Today
My heart goes out to churches in places where COVID-related health orders have made it impossible to “gather in a normal way,” to use a phrase from Grace Community Church’s (GCC’s) “Statement from Pastor and Elders.”
“Many congregations have faced similar dilemmas … as they parted ways with denominations over questions of Biblical authority, sexuality, and theology. The Supreme Court precedent in such disputes seems to indicate that courts should consider neutral principles of trust and property law to determine whether a local congregation or denomination holds the title to the church building and land.” - WORLD
“To declare that ‘church is not church’ unless it takes a certain form discounts our incredible history and demeans believers around the world who are meeting differently than we meet. And to insist that a specific form of church is essential can attach people more to the form than to the focus of our gatherings.” - Eric Geiger
“…what if our critics are more right than we like to admit? What if hypocrisy and a spirit that is anything but Christlike typifies the Church’s behavior these days?” - Robin Shumacher
“In our increasingly ‘spiritual but not religious’ society, we are seeing a growing interest in things like karma, mindfulness, and zen. These ideas and practices come directly from Buddhism…. veteran missionary Forrest McPhail explains how we can engage those who embrace Buddhist beliefs with the truths of the gospel.” - Rooted Thinking
“The type of connection we’re wired for is more than a fist bump, a handshake, or a hug. To be connected means to be joined with others in heart or purpose.” - F & T
“There are good reasons for joining and leaving a church, and not so good reasons. There are sensible reasons and sinful reasons. But among the most common is what I often call a spiritualized version of natural selection.” - 9 Marks
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