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Perhaps one reason some churches are in trouble today is their loss of the biblical concept of what they really are. In our noble attempt to be “relevant” in a changing world, we’ve thoughtlessly abandoned the pastoral image of the shepherd and sheep, and have blindly adopted the corporate image of the pastor as CEO, the elders as a board of directors, and the church family as customers to serve. In so doing, we’ve quietly changed our expectations of what a minister and a church ought to be and do, which has often led to conflict and pain in churches. 10 Power Principles for Christian Service by Warren W. Wiersbe, David W. Wiersbe
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:48:26 +0000

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