I have been a layperson for 68 years. The churches that are full have preachers that are deligent in applying God's word to everyday life. So on Monday morning I know what to do. Heavy duty theology without a very practical application puts parishioners asleep and they go places where the application is made. The other general observation I have made is that grace is often emphasized and dicipleship is often under emphasized. There needs to be a balance. Living the christian life involves more than just believing that Jesus is your savior. In a leadership role, the pastor needs to initially lead the elders. If the elders are not following, there needs to be a change in stragedy. The elders and pastor need to be in the same camp to move forward in an effective way to expand God's kingdom.
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I have been a layperson for 68 years. The churches that are full have preachers that are deligent in applying God's word to everyday life. So on Monday morning I know what to do. Heavy duty theology without a very practical application puts parishioners asleep and they go places where the application is made. The other general observation I have made is that grace is often emphasized and dicipleship is often under emphasized. There needs to be a balance. Living the christian life involves more than just believing that Jesus is your savior. In a leadership role, the pastor needs to initially lead the elders. If the elders are not following, there needs to be a change in stragedy. The elders and pastor need to be in the same camp to move forward in an effective way to expand God's kingdom.