This report from Barna group seeks to address whether a the perceived ‘New Calvinist’ movement is actually reflected in increased numbers of pastors or churches who identify themselves as ‘Calvinist or Reformed’. The short answer is ‘not really’. Lots of numbers, though. What fascinates me is that, if 31% of pastors describe their churches as …
Donald Miller makes a generalised point that does have a basis in reality, while dealing with a tweeting critic in a very unique manner. When we are young or immature, right theology makes us feel superior, but when we are older and more mature, a study of theology makes us feel inferior and unworthy, undeserved, …
It’s amazing how many people who are unhappy and feeling the need to leave a church are repeating past experiences, whether in church or in life. That and about ninety-five percent of the complaints in a typical local congregation seem to be generated by five percent o the membership. From Dane Ortlund: ‘Avoid foolish controversies, …
Dustin Nickerson answers why Mars Hill does not conduct the sort of youth ministry that has commonly come to be associated with church life in the late twentieth century. Why? Three reasons: 1. Statistically, it isn’t working. 2. Discipleship as seen in Scripture is minimal. 3. The Holy Spirit told us to do otherwise. I …
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