An Arising Concern I overhear many young evangelicals discussing local church membership from time to time. Seemingly bewildered, they wonder where in the world such a concept originated from in the first place? How did we ever get the idea of an individual publicly joining a congregation listing their name with other members? Perhaps it is merely a tradition tacked on to a … [Read more...] about A Biblical Exploration of Local Church Membership
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A HIGHER CALLING: The Problem of Consumerism, FOMO, and “Branding” Culture for the Church
Cultural Difficulties The work of practical Christian missions begins with understanding the culture of the people group one is working to reach. I have been blessed to be called to minister to the people in the River Valley of Arkansas. In many ways, I have an advantage in understanding the culture that I am ministering to because it is the very culture in which I was … [Read more...] about A HIGHER CALLING: The Problem of Consumerism, FOMO, and “Branding” Culture for the Church
