United Church of Christ argues freedom of religion--in favor of gay marriage
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“The United Church of Christ sued the state of North Carolina on Monday (April 28) over its constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, saying the 2012 amendment violates the religious freedom of its clergy.” RNS
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"Keller affirms that evangelism is not to be discarded, but it isn’t enough"
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“According to Keller, the church must take its directives from nonbelievers as to its approach. What is more, it must also include them in most of the church’s ministry! Notice the inclusive terminology…” Center Church and the True Church
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Adventures in Evangelism
I would love if everyone on this board were out witnessing in some way or method this weekend or sometime soon.[b: Here is a journal of my time out today to encourage you to do the same.[/b:
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Churches and Institutions in Decline
Back in the 80’s, when the GARBC was struggling with some internal issues, I recall Dr. Duane Brown saying that there were three stages of development in Christian fundamentalism.
Step 1: A Battle is fought and a Standard is Raised
Step 2: Institutions, organizations, and practices are established to defend and preserve The Standard
Step 3: Battles are fought to defend and preserve the institutions, organizations, and practices that were established and The Standard is no longer prominent.
I thought of this when I read this post:
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Bill Gothard responds to allegations
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“More than a month after stepping down as president of the ministry he founded, Bill Gothard released a statement that attempts to respond” WORLD
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Does your church or circle emphasize our enemies to the right degree?
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Does your church or circle emphasize our enemies to the right degree?
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Rod Decker Now in Hospice
Rod Decker is now in Hospice. For those who don’t know he has been battling cancer for quite some time. I have benefited greatly from his ministry but especially with the God honoring way in which he has responded to the cancer. Here is the link to his blog which has the update regarding his condition.
mods: if this is in the wrong section can you move it please.
[Mod note: No problem … thanks for the update so we may be praying: Jim Peet:
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