One of the reasons it is so difficult to implement any new ideas from the exciting multitude which are beginning to explode everywhere is that we have no basic philosophy of operation from which to work.
Consequently, the new ideas, which are excellent in their own right, serve only to confuse our already disoriented outlook. We major on “parts” rather than attempting to look at the “whole” of the problem.
It is easy to see why the local church is experiencing difficulties.
Does the normal congregation carry on meaningful interaction? The answer is usually no!
The prayer and worship are seldom inspiring or significant, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit are avoided like the plague.
If what I have shared in this particular set of blog posts is truly the way a local church should function, then it is no wonder our problems are of an immense nature.
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