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1 | response | Rom 1:18 | Morant61 | 20569 | ||
Counterview.................................... Greetings Schwartzkm! Concerning your perspective on the church and seminary, I don't think the problem is seminary. The problem (in my opinion) is that the Church has developed a fortress mentality over the years. Pastors and laypeople alike (in general) open the doors and expect unbelievers to come to them. While I was pastoring, I constantly tried to get the Church out of the building. But, it was a constant struggle. Currently, I am working with small groups, which I think is a wonderful way to meet the world where they are. Now, maybe colleges and seminaries need to do a better job at articulating some stratigies for reaching out, but their primary job is to equip people. Those who have been equipped then have the responsiblity to use that training. In fairness to your pastor (though I don't know him), pastoring is more than just evangelism. It is probably harder for a pastor to evangelize than almost anyone else. People just aren't themselves around you when they find out you are a pastor and they don't really hear what you have to say because you get paid to say it. So, while I believe pastors must be examples and actively engaged in evangelism, their primary responsibility is to equip the saints for ministry. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | response | Rom 1:18 | userdoe220 | 20572 | ||
I love my pastor and since we are so close I can say things to him that I would never say to other people. In the broader context, we were talking about building a more effective church. I pointed out after the comment that he plays the key road to spear-head any action to lead the church from a "inside-only" to an "outward-thinking" church. You do have a point on him being paid therefore, he is looked at as being biased in his position. I am just frustrated everytime I drive by a packed Mormon church and ask the question, why? And when I meet their Bishop, Bruce, he is actively involved in soul-winning (I am not sure that would be a proper term.) and our pastors think they have done their job after they finish up the closing poem to their sermon. |
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3 | response | Rom 1:18 | Morant61 | 20584 | ||
Comments..................................... Greetings Schwartzkm! I think the advantage cults have is that they preach what people want to hear. For instance, Mormonism stresses morality quite a bit, but in the end, they believe that you can earn salvation. People don't mind a religion that basically depends upon works. Keep up the focus on getting out of the church building though! We definitely need it. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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