I've always wondered....

[TruePraise]

One of the hardest parts for me, is that these are good, well meaning believers, who love God and want others to know Him too, they are just stuck....

[way2tyred]

LOL, I pretty much agree with all of those "can't 'cause".

Honestly, I it's incorrect to say that churches that don't go contemporary can't and won't grow. We are all colored by the area in which we live, by the culture that surrounds us, by our demographic. In my neck of the woods, conservative, traditional, even family integrated, churches see as much growth as contemporary "relevant" churches. If they are both centered on solid Biblical teaching and discipleship and prayer.

[Rahel]

...and love.

[TruePraise]

You know, I think I am just tired.

I have heard folks say "I love God, and I love Jesus, but the organized church not so much". I think I kind of understand where they are coming from.

[Rahel]

Hahahahaha...this is kind of funny....right in this momoent while preparing a unti about church for a cell group, I read a verse of Hebrews (6,10) that says that the people showed the love to His name by serving the saints.

[TruePraise]

Well, I led music iwth the kids tonight, and it was just what i needed! We did 4 non stop keep on moving jump up and down and shout songs! Whew! Nothing better for the mind, spirit and body (though my back and legs will be feeling it tomorrow).

[TruePraise]

Am trying to keep my perspective right as we work through our issues at church. Our Pastor is a pretty incredible man, and our elders are too. Leading my example.

[fmckinnon]

Here's where I chime in and say "if you haven't done so - you should really read this book" ....

[TruePraise]

looks good. all i know is i am just tired today, inside and out.

I did go ahead and order the book from amazon, used. :-) The first part that i was able to read online does sound very familiar. The elders met last night...it was a good meeting, according to my husband. We have a fantastic pastor and should consider ourselves blessed beyond what we deserve.

[TruePraise]

Ok, so I am reading the book that Fred suggested. It is a good read, but I am not totally convinced it is a work of Fiction! The sitautions are just too real and sound too familiar. ;-)