We have proved the point over and over again!
The problem with Western Christianity is that it’s too cosy; too compromised; and too confused. An over-statement! Yes, I know.We are desperate for our people to be enthused with the Gospel - but we live so often on the back of failure. The Decade of Evangelism didn’t work; all the Surveys tell us the church is dying; the media continually reinforces this image; and once again we struggle to find a way through the complex issues of cultural relevancy without compromising our faith.
And we anguish over how to communicate timeless Christian truth without adding to the conflicting messages.We need to rediscover our integrity as a church but this can only be achieved when we understand who God is; where God is; and what God is doing in the 21st Century.It’s often our comfortable environment that shields us from any real God shaped encounter. But move out of your comfort zones and the whole of life can suddenly take on a completely different perspective.Faith is stretched, lifestyles are challenged; vision for world mission is stimulated; our place in God’s scheme of things is clarified and our gifts & abilities are triggered into practical action!
A tall order? An impossible dream?Not if we are prepared to break out of the box!"
Happy Days!
Steve Flashman
http://ontheboxmission.com
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