@RonOffringa@IFFFMEISTER Yes, but it also included things like anathemas for those who refuse to venerate icons. We affirm the Christology without affirming the anathemas. I think that's what the Fundamental Declarations are getting at.
Some church will always have better coffee, better music, better facilities, better speaking, better marketing.
Showcase Christ and his gospel. Nobody can improve on that.
—@jaredcwilson
In my new book The Vanishing Church, I tell the story about a church service I attended in college.
Young guy comes in late with his girlfriend and baby.
During Prayers of People he speaks up and says, "I lost my job and I'm not sure I can pay rent."
"Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer."
As the service ends, an older guy comes up to that young man and says, "I own the lumber yard and you can come work with me tomorrow."
It's not magic.
It's how faith communities operate.
@DOMA_Misconduct I know folks at Mission. To be clear, the women shown are indeed deacons, the "pastor" title notwithstanding.
But I agree that it's confusing.