I believe the best elders and deacons are “homegrown.” That is one reason in the works we support, we always try to install a local preacher to grow a leadership.
Jack - You nailed it on your assessments of the current state of Christian community. To me it is elusive at best and toxic more often than it ever should be. Griping accomplishes nothing, of course, but I am at a loss at trying to find true community (with men in particular) that is Christ focused and not about getting together for a BBQ. And I have been in my current home for 20 years. I take responsibility for my part in this, but it has been frustrating to say the least. Keep up the good work.
I had to leave my roots in order to go to college. As a preacher, there are only so many jobs in my home area, then again we know that prophet has no honor in his hometown. I have preached all over this great country and have many close friends all over. You can find your people wherever you are.
I get that that’s what had to be done in the system, but I think that system actively harms the church. Localized leadership training would make the church far stronger.
I believe the best elders and deacons are “homegrown.” That is one reason in the works we support, we always try to install a local preacher to grow a leadership.
Jack - You nailed it on your assessments of the current state of Christian community. To me it is elusive at best and toxic more often than it ever should be. Griping accomplishes nothing, of course, but I am at a loss at trying to find true community (with men in particular) that is Christ focused and not about getting together for a BBQ. And I have been in my current home for 20 years. I take responsibility for my part in this, but it has been frustrating to say the least. Keep up the good work.
Agreed. That’s what I had growing up. The church was outstanding!
I had to leave my roots in order to go to college. As a preacher, there are only so many jobs in my home area, then again we know that prophet has no honor in his hometown. I have preached all over this great country and have many close friends all over. You can find your people wherever you are.
I get that that’s what had to be done in the system, but I think that system actively harms the church. Localized leadership training would make the church far stronger.