Comments on: Why We Do What We Do

By: Kevin D. Hendricks

Kevin D. Hendricks — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:08:51 +0000

emergingbulb, what you’re hearing is a single example (though a rather prominent one for most churches) of how churches can spread the gospel to their communities. It’s definitely not the only way, and that’s why we often highlight the many different ministries and approaches of churches to tell people about Jesus.

By: emergingblurb

emergingblurb — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:23:32 +0000

I am hearing (I think) an assumption that the church service is how we communicate with ‘outsiders’. The mentality that we need to get outsiders along to church so they can hear the gospel worries me. Somewhere along then line church stopped being a people and became an event. I don’t say this to annoy but to stimulate thought (and it would be boring if everyone simply agreed all the time hey!).

By: Brian Thiessen

Brian Thiessen — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 12:21:24 +0000

I believe there are three very immediate places for better communication to take place.
1.) From the church to the public.
2.) From one church to another.
3.) From one church to it’s congrecation.
When every understands that we all have our faults… this view of being on a high horse will no longer exsist.

By: Zwane Pau-leen

Zwane Pau-leen — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 23:58:30 +0000

It is true, we are also tired of a church that is killing instead of giving life. It is high time. May God bless you as you continue to help us the church to do what we are suppose to do to win souls for Jesus. The churches are getting empty now I understand why. May God help us to make the church to be a glimpse of the kingdom of God here on earth. Cannot wait to read “History and background”.

By: Peter Walker

Peter Walker — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 20:15:27 +0000

Nice comments as usual David. We spend a lot of time attacking with an “outside” perspective instead of saying: “this is me, these are my faults. We share them. Now let’s start healing.”
Let’s start healing.

By: David Tensen - SurviveChurch.com

David Tensen - SurviveChurch.com — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:07:12 +0000

Hi Guys,

It's so great to see an organisation that exists to empower the modern day church. There are too many websites and blogs that stand at a distance, pointing out all it's faults; then do nothing about it! Talk and discussion are good, healthy and needed but please, let's DO SOMETHING- with hearts of love and forgiveness that want nothing more than to see the Kingdom of God come on earth.

I really like these comments you made, "Even though God can and does work in spite of our botched efforts" and "We want to see the church matter—not because the broken institution of the church is anything to look at—but because the church is how we’re supposed to get a glimpse of the kingdom of God here on earth."

Well communicated. In my opinion, a strong and healthy perception of the church. We're looking forward to reading about your history and background.

Blessings
David Tensen
www.SurviveChurch.com