So, if 10 out of 100 attend the second service, we cancel it? When we initiate a church plant, would the church planter not rejoice when 10 people attend? Please help me understand the reasoning. What was gained by cancelling the second service?
Thanks to all who responded with their insightful comments. They did not however address those who cannot attend a morning service. To push the issue a little further, just think of how we are conditioned by our church to be inclusive, you know, accommodation of handicapped people, scent free areas etc., (all good stuff) yet the shift workers are ignored, they’re on their own. How does that make any sense to those responsible for the administration of our church?
Hey, lots of response to a benign subject such as changing a name.
Here is my thought. I have had the privilege of attending a few Classis meetings. What strikes me is that in every one, mission reps, youth ministry reps, safe church reps , chaplains etc. all report on how it is going,or what they have done, or the status of their area of expertise. To me that means accountability. Why not use a name such as “Regional Accountability Sessions”, or “Regional Accounting Meeting” (RAS, or RAM). Wouldn’t it help to explain what we do, and why we meet? Not only that, but it also shows that we as churches do hold each other accountable, we do not operate totally autonomous.
As I read the article, I get the sense that the author may be suggesting something like “there are many roads that lead to God”. I really think the author needs to clarify that Bible based ethnic practices are acceptable in our narrow view. If we abandon that “yardstick “, the Bible ,we’re going off course.
Posted in: Way More Than Twice
So, if 10 out of 100 attend the second service, we cancel it? When we initiate a church plant, would the church planter not rejoice when 10 people attend? Please help me understand the reasoning. What was gained by cancelling the second service?
Posted in: CRCNA Decision to De-emphasize Second Sunday Worship Service
Thanks to all who responded with their insightful comments. They did not however address those who cannot attend a morning service. To push the issue a little further, just think of how we are conditioned by our church to be inclusive, you know, accommodation of handicapped people, scent free areas etc., (all good stuff) yet the shift workers are ignored, they’re on their own. How does that make any sense to those responsible for the administration of our church?
Posted in: Time to Rename Classis?
Hey, lots of response to a benign subject such as changing a name.
Here is my thought. I have had the privilege of attending a few Classis meetings. What strikes me is that in every one, mission reps, youth ministry reps, safe church reps , chaplains etc. all report on how it is going,or what they have done, or the status of their area of expertise. To me that means accountability. Why not use a name such as “Regional Accountability Sessions”, or “Regional Accounting Meeting” (RAS, or RAM). Wouldn’t it help to explain what we do, and why we meet? Not only that, but it also shows that we as churches do hold each other accountable, we do not operate totally autonomous.
Posted in: Honor, Glory, Ethnicity, and the Church
As I read the article, I get the sense that the author may be suggesting something like “there are many roads that lead to God”. I really think the author needs to clarify that Bible based ethnic practices are acceptable in our narrow view. If we abandon that “yardstick “, the Bible ,we’re going off course.
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Posted in: Should My Church Sing Hillsong?
Let him or her who has never abused anyone intentionally or by unbridled emotions cast the first stone.