http://stufffchristianslike.blogspot.com/2009/06/563-keeping-at-least-one-non-believer.html
Yes, Stuff Christians Like is a wicked tongue in cheek summary of evangelical elitism in North America. I particularly enjoyed this post because it's so true. We're called by leaders, and leaders themselves act in this way, that we need to find at least one non-Christian and do stuff with--of course with the purpose of 'saving them'. Continue reading
Nothing wrong with pro-life support, everything wrong with extremism and murdering in the name of a right-wing fundamentalist lord. Under no circumstances is violence the answer to the abortion debate and anybody who publicly or privately applauds violence do Christians a favour: don't call yourself one.
For a more concise dialogue on the subject please visit Bene Diction.
Painful commentary on how evangelicals leave the church because they realise their faith is built without a firm foundation...
My sense is when Canadians literally grow a spine they'll start an exodus from boring evangelical church. I could be wrong.
I usually consider myself fairly open-minded. That's how I normally come across to those who walk into our church for the first time. In fact, that's the kind of ethos we've been working very hard to establish within our community of faith. Everyone is welcome, regardless of creed, gender, sexual orientation, education, or economic status. A single mother once walked in after I'd been pastor for a few months and said: "I used to come here...until I had my son...and then all I received was judgement." She had stopped coming for about 10 years. And although I personally had nothing to do with her reason for departure, I felt a corporate responsibility to ask for her forgiveness on behalf of our church, and told her that she was welcome back with open arms, without fear of judgement. Continue reading
So you live and die for all the leadership network materials hey? You have a man crush on Bill Hybels? Well we've got something for you, actually, we don't, but we'll show you where. If becoming a CEO for your church, turning your board into a self-reliant governing model, casting church visions, creating effective churches, or anything else half related with turning your church into a finely tuned business machine then look no further. Continue reading