February 21st, 2010
Copycat Church: Are You Following the Spirit or Following Trends?
A Plug for Scot McKnight's Article in the New Neue
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This article has some relevancy in that most congregations and pastors look to see what works at one church and then want to duplicate it. Most often the results are not the same. It has appeared to me that most of us imitate what we have seen elsewhere. Doing very little in being guiding by the Holy Spirit is a norm for many of our congregations. Those of us with mainline “dna” are desperate to find a way to see our denominations to flourish again. This will be very difficult if it is only for survival rather advancing the gospel. To ma part of the dimise of the mainline church and others has been the copycat model without authentic relevancy to its membership. I like how this article sparks a nerve to look at a shortcoming used to advance of Lords ministry.
Bro…thanks for all you do and the amazing work and clarity you bring! It was an honor and privilege to hang with you and hear your heart tonight. Thanks for allowing us to share our vision with you guys as well! Was a fun time. Praying we can connect if you get a chance in the mountains bro!