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Originally Posted by Steadfast
This was taken from a post by Carpenter on another thread but it stirred up something in me that I think should be seriously considered within the Apostolic movement:
Why DO we rely on gimmicks and programs so much when it should be a natural heartbeat to do these things? Have we just become so performance oriented that we don't function outsideof set requirements of participation?
I think that sometimes programs are effective. Other times I think it's a hindrance to the spiritual disciplines that we should have as a natural part of our walk with God.
QUESTION: Why do we see programs as the answer?
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Coming from a very large and prolific church in the UPC, I have seen just about every program, crusade, and special ministry come through. Interestingly enough churches invent quite a few of these internally.
I saw one form letter from a church and it laid out yet another comprehensive ministry program of "stuff."
I was astounded when I got to the bottom and read who it was from...the person organizing and spearheadding this program is the pastor's daughter who is now the "Pastor" of that ministry-program! I had to laugh. Pastor? Maybe anti-pastor is more appropriate.
Pastor...of a program??
