i found this tight article that i had to throw your way... it compares the modern church (what most say they are today) with the emerging church (what i wish we were today & strive to be tomorrow). this looks specifically at evangelism - i'd love to get your feedback on this one... enjoy!

Modern Church

Evangelism is an event that you invite people to.

Evangelism is primarly concerned with getting people into heaven.

Evangelism is focused on pre-Christians.

Evangelism is done by evangelists.

Evangelism is something you do in addition to discipleship.

Evangelism is a message.

Evangelism uses reason and proofs for apologetics.

Missions is a department of the church.


Emerging Church

Evangelism is a process that occurs through relationships, trust, and example

Evangelism is concerned with people's experiencing the reality of living under the reign of his kingdom now

Evangelism is focused on post-Christians.

Evangelism is done by disciples.

Evangelism is part of being a disciple.

Evangelism is a conversation

Evangelism uses the church being the church as the primary apologetic.

The church is a mission.

(www.FutureMargins.com)

word of the week

this week's word is...

ALACRITY

alacrity \uh-LACK-ruh-tee\, noun:
A cheerful or eager readiness or willingness, often manifested by brisk, lively action or
promptness in response.

Sentence: i have an alacrity to do the will of God!

you, again, are wiser today!

TOZER TODAY:

"The man that believes will obey; failure to obey is convincing proof that there is no true faith present. To attempt the impossible God must give faith or there will be none, and He gives faith to the obedient heart only." (Man the Dwelling Place of God, 33).

define obedience: __________________________________________________________ .

now, OBEY! (...and faith will follow... )

l8'er

yawn!!! whoa, i just got really tired!