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Comment on You ain’t from around here, are ya by Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:19:26 +0000

Mr. White. We need to have a political discussion sometime soon. Former newspaper reporter to clueless electorate.

Comment on It takes more than offering color TV by Robert Ontiveros

Robert Ontiveros — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:22:47 +0000

“A new generation of worshipers is not looking for a few upbeat songs and……”

This paragraph is exactly the point! We seem to be bogged down thinking it is an issue of style (traditional vs. contemporary), when it is not. It is not a matter of new programs or classes…. It is a matter of deep, committed authentic relationships. First with Christ (cultivated by deep and intense prayer and bible study), then with fellow believers (our family, and yes, we must reach across denominational boundaries), followed by a love for the lost, and a sense of urgency to carry the Gospel to them!

We hear conversations of how we need revival in our churches across America. I believe there is a revival afoot! While it may not be a revival in the traditional sense, it is the type revival we need. God’s people seeking a deeper, stronger relationship with Him. More and more people seem to be seeking just this.

Comment on Dilligently seeking illegal immigrants by Jenn

Jenn — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:00:03 +0000

Frank, I just attended a workshop at the North American Christian Convention about this very subject. I’ve ordered a recording and am trying to get a hold of their PowerPoint presentation. Do you want to see them when they come in? It was good stuff.

Comment on A manifesto for change in the church by Gail Motley

Gail Motley — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:52:52 +0000

Preach on dear friend!

Comment on June Cleaver is dead. So give it up by Freddy T. Wyatt

Freddy T. Wyatt — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:37:47 +0000

I’m understanding your initial post in a brand new way with the specifics of how you are changing and adjusting. Very cool. I knew some of that was brewing in you from our recent talks…but until you gave the specifics my mind was free to wonder. You really are a great writer. I’m glad you are blogging and hope you will continue to do more!

Comment on June Cleaver is dead. So give it up by Frank

Frank — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:24:54 +0000

My post in isolation of any other information could appear that i am sitting on the sideline complaining. As you know, that is far from the case. I have been manning the oars for many, many years. Some churches are tackling the challenge and dealing with it effectively. Others are not. The biggest difference I see in the models is a willingness to evaluate the objective rather than maintain the program.
Personally, I am moving toward a focus on community groups rather than Sunday morning Bible study. i can’t speak for others, but I believe my energies will be best spent with greater impact in a community group setting. I am making that shift after more than six months considering the change and evaluating my six years teaching young adult Sunday school. Also, i am working toward a more intentional approach to mentoring. I have evaluated intentional mentoring approaches and have focused on a model I want to implement. I am developing that structure now and plan to launch the first group in January.
I have made several posts over the past month or so that have pointedly challenged the status quo. My observations are based in a passion for the future of the church, specifically for the future of my local church. I believe the the measure of success in spreading the gospel in the future will be dependent on our willingness to follow God’s leading in shaping a church for this generation that is locally and globally missional, compassionate, and intentional. The church that has impact will be radical, primal, relevant, engaging and scattered. It will not be a building. It will not be a fortress. It will be an organism. It will infect the community. It will not need systems to generate attendance. Excitement and energy will not be created. They will be natural elements of worship.
You have challenged me to verbalize specifics where I have presented generalities. That’s good. My observations are not seminary developed but forged in the trenches. They are not polished. They are questions seeking answers. But, without asking the questions, we will never begin seeking the answers.

Comment on June Cleaver is dead. So give it up by Freddy T. Wyatt

Freddy T. Wyatt — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:55:33 +0000

Frank,
Nice post. I love the part on challenging the status quo and evaluating. I’m a little concerned with the nature of your generalization. Your “change” emphasis with lack of specificity almost sounds a recent presidential campaign theme.

From my experience it seems very easy to sit on the sidelines and grumble. Though I know you have been far from the sidelines for many years, I am curious about specifics.

I’m sure all of your readers assume that you referring to your own local church. So what specific program do you think is geared toward Wally and the Beave? And what specific changes would you recommend? What programs would you end? It has to be frustrating for any in leadership to ready your “sinking ship” terminology with no specific plan recommended (but only generalizations) as what to do. How does church need to be different specifically in order to have an impact?

I look forward to your response.

FTW

Comment on You gotta be careful where you invest by Betty J. Hargis

Betty J. Hargis — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:33:21 +0000

Mr. White,
You have missed your calling. . . but it is not too late for you. You should be in politics for you are a mover and a shaker. We need more men like you in places where change can happen. B

Comment on Being greatly used by God won’t be easy by Chris

Chris — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:02:27 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHlJJoKCNew

Comment on Being greatly used by God won’t be easy by Chris

Chris — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:56:34 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHlJJoKCNew

Don’t waste your pulpit!