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Where Have All the Evangelism Conferences Gone?
But, my article here is to point out that evangelism has fallen on hard times—and conferences have as well. Yes, some denominations still have them, but they seem to be shrinking in attendance and enthusiasm among many who do have such conferences.
That was not always so. A few decades ago, such conferences were booming. Stadiums were often full. Evangelism training in churches was well attendend. And more…
Now, I don’t think more evangelism conferences are always the answer, but the lack of many is a symptom of a larger problem.
A Neighborhood Revolution in a Pot of Soup
The neighbors attending my first Soup Night were hungry for something authentic—face-to-face interaction—a declining concept in our culture of technology-fueled immediacy. Founded on the simple principles of invitation, connection, and a bowl of delicious soup, I feel the stirrings of a small revolution on Pierce Street.
From manna in the wilderness to the last supper, we’re supposed understand God’s kind of table. Breaking bread, sharing life, building community across the boundaries humans erect, is a non-negotiable for God’s people.
We Fear: How Political Partisanships Suggest God Isn’t Enough
The politics of fear isn’t limited to the realm of politics. It shows up in every facet of modern life. From how we report the news to how we sell toothpaste, terror is our stock in trade. The reason of course, to borrow a bit from the great Gordon Gecko, is because fear is good. Fear works. Fear is a prime mover and an efficient motivator.
But, when we live in fear we do not live in faith.
Yet, do you know that a few people can do great damage to a minister and even participate in murdering something very important in this person’s life? I am convinced that the evil one has fostered great damage in churches through what a few members have done to its spiritual leaders.
Fort Worth firefighters respond to elevator fire, find man juggling flaming batons
Firefighters responding to a grain elevator fire Sunday night opened the doors to find a man juggling flaming batons, Fort Worth fire spokesman Lt. Kyle Falkner said.
A patron found a tiny VW Beetle mixed in with the other beetles in the insect collection at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and shared the image on reddit. Some commenters on the reddit post have mentioned that they have seen similar jokes in other museums as well.