Shouts

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by deacon blues

But as a pastor I can't just leave it up to "God knows if this is right or not". I have to err on the side of protecting the more vulnerable among us. We do have the abilitiy to test the spirits whether they be of God. It isnperfectly within my sphere of authority to draw lines and to say what can or cannot happen while we are together. My vision and focus is for the outsider, the non churched, the unbeliever. I am not interested in a country club church that exists to cater to the mature believer or life long church goer. It's been an uphill climb but the culture of church is changing as we have preached and taught for 12 years that we must become Gospel focused----spreading the Good News to the community and world. We are focused on leading people to Jesus.

We led 121 people in 2012 from March-December, to the glory of God. We have led 13 people thus far this year. We aren't trying to create moves of God, we are trying to get people to move to God. He's already here waiting and willing to accept them into the family. We are moving any obstacle and hinderance to any unborn person to become born again. The pathway to the cross must be clear of all obstructions at any cost! Even if that means offending veteran church goers who believe church should be about them and not the Great Commission.

DB, I will not debate with you about what you believe is best for your congregation, or how you want people to worship in the church you pastor. If your goal is to have people drawn to Jesus, how does the Word of God say men shall be drawn to Him? If I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto me. The Holy Spirit draws them to Him. How we lift him up, might be different.
I pray that God continues to bless and y'all have many souls born into the Kingdom of God. No matter how you worship.
Do you think churches that have a different kind of worship and praise not have any impact? Or don't lead them to Jesus?