My first experience as a small group leader happened when I was in my early twenties. I had found my way back to the Church after a few years in which my faith had all but disappeared. Not really knowing what I should do; I chose to do whatever I could. I went back to... Continue Reading →
Death: One Arrival; One Departure
Biblical Thought on Suicide: A Topic nobody wants to talk about.
Stalking Allowed
Thanks for following our journey as we explore what it is to live out the faith and walk hand-in-hand with the Spirit (with a little dash of rebellion tossed in for good measure). We love reading your comments! After all, controlling dialogue and avoiding discussion of things that really matter are some of our frustrations... Continue Reading →
The Dwindling (Active) Church Member
From Dr. Rick Chromey, some thoughts on church reform - from revisiting the nature and length of sermons to providing more time to connect authentically, from considering new perspectives on worship to reminding ourselves of the central position of sacraments. Enjoy!
A Breakup Letter to Theology
From a Rogue friend's blog, Borderland - check out what Adam McBroon is up to, bringing a Millennial view to Theology and Faith!
Springtime Reflections for Church Renewal
Here’s a good read to remind us how prevalent the need and desire among God’s people is for reform – it’s a need that is recurring, a need that is pressing, and a need that transcends generational and denominational boundaries. You’ll find in it many of our own suggestions and hopes. Get away from the institution and discover faith as family and community once more. Empower the people in the pews to minister instead of acting like only paid clergy are qualified or capable. Consider term limits and any other possibilities to ensure leadership is frequently refreshed and new ideas, perspectives, and gifts are brought to the table. Allow discussion on debated issues and challenge teachings that are not biblical yet hold us back from being relevant and efficacious in the world. Thanks for your insights!
April 20, 2017
Reform-minded people need to change their conversation about church reform. Otherwise they end up either talking to themselves or simply repeating what everyone else has been saying for the past ten years. Changing the conversation means looking at church life in new ways and developing new strategies and patterns for church life today and tomorrow. It means thinking creatively and asking challenging and deeper questions….
Some proposals for refection:
(1) Look less at the church as institution and more as a community of faith. What is happening within your own community of faith? What are the life-issues that really concern your family and friends? Where do you find your support? How can you motivate and help the men and women in your community to truly minister to each other? What is keeping us from experimenting with new forms of parish and parish life? Perhaps a parish…
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Reformation: The First Layer of our Foundation
It is time that churches see the need for reform, and see that we are here to help.
God & Twinkies
One of our Fat Beggars operatives in a state far, far away sends us this video that dramatizes quite nicely our sense of bearing the image of God with the poor by throwing a little party. I hope you will click the link and watch this: Thank you (Other) Agent D! via …This Just In… —... Continue Reading →
How God Views Death
God doesn't see death the same way we do. We shouldn't fear it if we take his view.
Redefining the term: “church”
"we" are the church; not the building we go to on Sunday!
Rogue Millennials 