The islands are shrinking - Page 2

Sam · #11 10-31-2009, 03:16 PM

When the hungry sheep come to eat, if we "butcher" them instead of feeding them we'll have a dwindling flock.

Praxeas · #12 10-31-2009, 04:19 PM

MOST churches are shrinking. Again check with Barna.

And, part of the reason for there being so few men is it could be related to the economy. They don't have money or they are working a couple part time jobs etc etc

Timmy · #13 10-31-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneAccord

Stay out of the pool?

Sorry.

No, I guess I'll just have to post a little more often. If I can ever think of anything worth posting about.

I never let that stop me from posting!

Margies3 · #14 10-31-2009, 05:06 PM

OA, I can't tell you how many times the thought has gone thru my little pea brain - "If that man pastored a church near me, I'd definitely go to it. He preaches the BEST sermons!"

Thanks for another good one. Good stuff to chew on. Really good stuff.

pelathais · #15 10-31-2009, 05:56 PM

A rather excellent use of metaphor. Nicely done OA.

Tina · #16 10-31-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneAccord

Stay out of the pool?

Sorry.

No, I guess I'll just have to post a little more often. If I can ever think of anything worth posting about.

See, I told ya so! You SHOULD post more (often).

(Still thinking I should go back into that other thread where you said "MORE" and call you smarty pants......... )

EA · #17 10-31-2009, 08:27 PM

I think Oneness Pentecostalism is going through an identity crisis.

This leads to confusion, infighting and brothers turning swords on each other.

I think the tone, tenor and volume of posts ON ALL FORUMS have reduced because many folks have decided to live what they believe without any regard to the opinion of others.

Wordshare is a shell of its former self, and Apostolic Preachers Forum only hops with activity when blood is spilled. Truth is, both forums exist to further the ministries of a select few who toe the conservative party line.

That's why wedeclare.org's home page whines about speakers at conferences and conventions "reflecting the values" of the org. Apparently someone was cutting in to their preaching spots without putting a holiness dime in the meter.