Bi-Vocational Church Planting
I am a Mainiac (a native of the state of Maine) and was greatly encouraged to read of this effort to by bi-vocational pastors establish churches in my home state. This seems to be a method that is both Biblical and worthy of consideration.
http://www.namb.net/nambblog1.aspx?id=12884910477&blogid=8589939695
Any thoughts?
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We Don't Need Missionaries
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Bingo for Bibles: Northside Evangelist seeks comback with bingo fundraisers and PayPal donations
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“It’s ironic that the ministry would be asking for funds, because for 21 years, the association ran one of the most successful charitable gaming operations in the Tri-State, making nearly $4 million from weekly bingo games in Kentucky and Ohio.”
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What are some examples of bad evangelistic practices?
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“4. Presenting the gospel as a mere opinion…. 5. Pressuring someone into making a decision.” 9Marks
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What kind of building does your church meet in? And comment: do you like it?
Church buildings are obviously extra-Scriptural. Still, with changing times, growth and decline, etc., it is interesting to try to determine the structural needs of the future. The place to begin is where we are and to learn practical points from one another.
Our church has had to invest ridiculous amounts of money to maintain our buildings. These are not frills.
So comments about your own church family’s facility or meeting place can help the many of us who are uncertain, especially given our changing times.
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Doesn’t Tullian’s sin demonstrate that taking the message of radical grace too far is dangerous and that it leads to exactly what happened?
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“If Tullian had preached or taught about his own obedience and called you to the same obedience, you could burn his books and delete his sermons” KeyLife
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