Have you ever read the book "Irresistible" by Andy Stanely? He nails the reason why the church is no longer irresistible. He says the same thing you are saying, they still love Jesus but not the institution that promotes Him. It has become my number one book.
Haven't read it Wade. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm hoping as the weeks go on in this series, we can start talking in specifics about exactly what it is within the different forms of Christianity that has created an institutional form problematic to many people. Then, I want us to turn our thoughts to what we might could do in our own lives and also in the institutions that we are part of ourselves.
If you ever read it, let me know, I would love to hear your take on it. He believes as you do, they left for the wrong reasons, unnecessary reasons. Our faith is not built on what the Bible says, it is built on an event that changed history, the Bible just recorded the event. The event is what still changes lives. I am actually writing a book, with the help of my beautiful wife, what I think has today's church in such a bind, understanding how the Law relates to us today. It's not what most expect. Keep up the great work, it's working!
I think the church is so far from what it should be that people find it to be somewhat a stumbling block in their own journey. For good reasons, people in the west simply don’t trust spiritual leaders. We’re guilty until proven innocent.
As you know, we’ve tried the ancient pathways and found them to be very fruitful and people are finding Jesus again at Restoration Church.
I so appreciate your heart and ministry. Refreshing bro.
Thanks for engaging, Chuck. I really have a heart for people and leadership in churches these days. They battle against consumerism from the people in the congregation as they "Church Shop" and shift around constantly. They can also become deeply exhausted from trying to run the church machine and the massive Sunday event each week. I think it's shaping up to be a decade that requires a new reformation. Thank you for your leadership and for a lifetime of commitment. You've been a faithful man.
Have you ever read the book "Irresistible" by Andy Stanely? He nails the reason why the church is no longer irresistible. He says the same thing you are saying, they still love Jesus but not the institution that promotes Him. It has become my number one book.
Haven't read it Wade. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm hoping as the weeks go on in this series, we can start talking in specifics about exactly what it is within the different forms of Christianity that has created an institutional form problematic to many people. Then, I want us to turn our thoughts to what we might could do in our own lives and also in the institutions that we are part of ourselves.
If you ever read it, let me know, I would love to hear your take on it. He believes as you do, they left for the wrong reasons, unnecessary reasons. Our faith is not built on what the Bible says, it is built on an event that changed history, the Bible just recorded the event. The event is what still changes lives. I am actually writing a book, with the help of my beautiful wife, what I think has today's church in such a bind, understanding how the Law relates to us today. It's not what most expect. Keep up the great work, it's working!
Wow! I'm so excited to hear that you're writing a book! Keep me posted on how it's going and when you will release it.
I love this! Great stuff, Chuck.
I think the church is so far from what it should be that people find it to be somewhat a stumbling block in their own journey. For good reasons, people in the west simply don’t trust spiritual leaders. We’re guilty until proven innocent.
As you know, we’ve tried the ancient pathways and found them to be very fruitful and people are finding Jesus again at Restoration Church.
I so appreciate your heart and ministry. Refreshing bro.
Thanks for engaging, Chuck. I really have a heart for people and leadership in churches these days. They battle against consumerism from the people in the congregation as they "Church Shop" and shift around constantly. They can also become deeply exhausted from trying to run the church machine and the massive Sunday event each week. I think it's shaping up to be a decade that requires a new reformation. Thank you for your leadership and for a lifetime of commitment. You've been a faithful man.
Yes! 100%. Thank you for this!!!
Thanks, Patricia!