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Does Ministry Pragmatism Tend Toward Theological Liberalism?

By Filings on Tue, 09/30/25
Church & Ministry
Church Growth
Pragmatism
Philosophy of Ministry

“ ‘Pragmatism’ is an approach to ministry that foregrounds whatever methods most effectively grow the church. It follows trends, borrows wisdom from the marketplace, and accepts strategies that prove to produce more people on Sunday mornings. More people = a greater opportunity for the gospel.” - 9 Marks

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