Pro-Family Leader Rebukes Gates, Sharpton for 'Abusing Police While Black'

adc1967 »

Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:12 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 2

When blacks, and particularly the so called leaders, exaggerate and twist a situation like this to falsely accuse law enforcement of racism, the unintended effect is that legitimate acts of racism are not taken as seriously. They are hurting themselves.

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Ex-Worship Leader: Why I Left the CCM Movement

adc1967 »

Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:03 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

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T.D. Jakes: Black Church Unfairly Portrayed

adc1967 »

Mon May 12, 2008 10:15 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

When I hear and read that our popular Christian leaders continue to use language such as "Black Church" or "White Church," it reminds me that we still have a lot of growing up to do.
One of the greatest hindrances in the Body of Christ is, "ethnocentric" belief systems that do not help believers understand that the Church and its unique culture are clearly different from the world. Until our leadership changes its language we will continue think and conversate beneath our true identity.

Michigan Court Rules in Favor of Marriage

adc1967 »

Mon May 12, 2008 9:54 am Agree: 5   Disagree: 3

I commend the citizens of Michigan for embracing a morality that will help us sustain this republic. As a Christian, and as a Pastor, I work with men and women who are gender confused. Sexual sin has always existed and will continue. However, the attempts to make same sex relationships socially acceptable should be answered with clear resolve, and the people of Michigan have done so. For that, I am thankful.

Bishop 'Sorry' Blair Felt Unable to Reveal Faith

adc1967 »

Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:31 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

What an incredible indictment of the British Christian Influence that a Christian PM believes he must voluntarily mute himself. Jesus was very clear regarding light and what NOT to do with it.

High-Tech Churches Worry Traditional Worshippers

adc1967 »

Thu Sep 27, 2007 10:18 am Agree: 3   Disagree: 1

Technology and its use can be helpful. How one uses it becomes the question. LifeChurch has a presence in our city. It's certainly different. Every campus has its music and pastor, but the message is piped in via satellite. If this is an effective way to get crowds of people, so be it. However, for a local church, the impersonal aspects of it come off as bizarre.

It shows me how different we view what a local church experience should include; our varied definitions of a pastor; and the level of intimacy we want. Technology, for me, is not a problem; but at what expense do we want to be different? Unless I am interested in retaining authority over the people reached, it makes more sense for trained leaders to take the helm and lead at the various campuses. Duplication of leadership is the greatest contribution one leader gives to the body of Christ. LifeChurch appears to be set up to primarily serve evangelism by being unique or different. If they intend to be around beyond one generation the impersonal elements will need some adjustments.

Also, placing too much emphasis on the number of people participating is one of the biggest mistakes made when we evaluate ministry effectiveness. Depending on the care with which mega churches handle communicating the gospel to the individual determines in large part whether they are effective at reaching the lost. Unfortunately most are not reaching new people but are recycling disenchanted Christians and church members.

I don’t want to come off as a mega church or LifeChurch basher. What they are doing is certainly evangelical, for that I am supportive, but I do not think their structure could be described as people building; it’s not necessarily the technology used.