I hate it when I walk into a bookstore and see the book I have been thinking about writing already on the shelf. This has happened to me twice in the last week. Of course I don't yet have the credentials or resources these other authors have. Thom S. Rainer and Eric Geiger have written a new book with a very simple cover and a very simple name, Simple Church.
For too long church has been confusing. We have a program for every want, desire, and intuition. I actually think it is funny that there are weight loss programs in church. Don't get me wrong, I could lose a few pounds myself. I just wonder what the church is trying to accomplish. Perhaps the church should focus on making disciple regardless of their shape around the midsection.
Of course if we have the right mission statement and vision statement and purpose statement and values and programs and staff and facility and...and...and... then we would be a successful church. People have busy schedules as it is and our solution is to have 9 programs every week for someone in the family to attend. Maybe if we weren't so busy driving to and from church programs we could actually take the time to learn our neighbors names. Let's not get carried away though, that might actually present us with an opportunity to talk about Jesus with someone.
I don't know what I was thinking, but I have to stop writing because I have a small group meeting and an elder meeting and... and...and...and... to go to.
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RIGHT ON!! I once knew a married couple that was having problems. HIS biggest complaint was; "She is gone every night of the week over at the church doing something." They were both convinced they were right and both eager to meet with the pastor to 'have it out'.
After listening to both sides of the story, the pastor explained to the Mrs. that she needed to pick 1 (one) program to be involved in (other than Sunday morning services) and then spend time at home with her family.
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