A New Church

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Thursday, October 2, 2003

A commentator on this blog

stated something most interesting: What is important is not so much the purpose of a church or a pastor, but what is our purpose. Now that's the billion dollar question! But, it is the foundational question that must be answered before we can even begin to understand theology. Sign in to see full entry.

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What does a congregation seek?

What kind of "atmosphere" does a chuch seek? The building, the dress of those attending, and the demeanor of the pastor all add to that "atmosphere." Should it be somber, joyfull, studiously serious, monotonous, or what? Note the difference between an evangelical Black Church and a traditional... Sign in to see full entry.

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Pastor Pedigrees

Is it important for a church to hire a college-educated pastor? What if God calls someone who has little schooling, will the lack of education keep him from being hired by a church? Are there any churches that use pastors without college educations? Sign in to see full entry.

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Churches need Pastors

Much more important than a church building is the person who assumes leadership of the congregation. Some questions come immediately to mind: What persnal characteristics are required of a good pastor/minister/rabbi/priest/priestess/etc.? How does one serve the congregation and God at the same time.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2003

Bunny haas a grand idea for a church building

I recommend you read it at http://www.bloggingnetwork.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/bunnyblog/ Sign in to see full entry.

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Speaking of the Salvation Army . . .

The Salvation Army is pretty much the only Christian organization I know of that is actually attempting to do what Christ allegedly taught us in the Gospels. They are to be commended for their work and for their selfless dedication to helping people. Compare the pay of a full-time Salvation Army... Sign in to see full entry.

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Was it an Oversight?

During the recent visit of hurricane Isabel to the Hampton Roads, VA vicinity, a number of smaller churches were active in the community, and the newspapers covered their efforts and announced their services to those in need because of the storm. Except for the Salvation Army, no major churches,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Nether Regions . . .

A question arose about the nether regions of which I wrote. They are a spiritual realms that only few understand, and the rest must have guides to discover the miraculous truths held therein, thus, the request for a token of your sincerity. I thank the seeker for the question. Sign in to see full entry.

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Special Offer!

There are realms of unknown regions that contain things no human will ever understand. Those nether regions are the key to happiness and despair and must be traversed carefully lest one lose both life and spiorit within those realms. It is not for the weak in spirit to explore those regions, but... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 29, 2003

What is the purpose of a church building?

Does God require a church to have a building? Is a church building merely a place for people to congregate? Or is it an institution to glorify god? Or is it an institution to help the needy among us? Is it a place to pour money so that you can have bragging rights that your church is nicer than any... Sign in to see full entry.

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