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Put Your Best Theological Thinking Cap On [Book Review - Part IV]

Things have been hopping in Texas for the Episcopalians. Bishop Claude Payne describes why and how in his helpful book called "Reclaiming The Great Commission." Today I want to share with you, however, the #3 thing I believe you need to do differently than he did them, if you're really serious about the transformation of your church in the 21st century. The #1 thing is to use more participative processes; #2 is to make sure your efforts are really outwardly focused. And here is...

Put Your Best Theological Thinking Cap On [Book Review - Part IV]

Things have been hopping in Texas for the Episcopalians. Bishop Claude Payne describes why and how in his helpful book called "Reclaiming The Great Commission." Today I want to share with you, however, the #3 thing I believe you need to do differently than he did them, if you're really serious about the transformation of your church in the 21st century. The #1 thing is to use more participative processes; #2 is to make sure your efforts are really outwardly focused. And here is...

The REAL Goal Of “Church Renewal” [Book Review - Part III]

Yesterday I suggested that the #1 thing you need to DO DIFFERENTLY than Bishop Claude Payne did them in Texas, as he describes it in his helpful book called "Reclaiming The Great Commission," is to use processes that are more participative. Include everybody in the adventure of listening for God's voice and setting the course for your congregation or judicatory. Here is the #2 thing to do differently, if you're really serious about the transformation of your church in the 21st century.