Sometimes I wonder if I don’t listen to more music is because it gets my mind wondering about too many new ideas. Today I was walking home through the Sanctuary while listening to my iPod and thought, “Wow, I wonder how that would look on DV? Oh, and I’ve been meaning to play with some…
Category: Thoughts
Just my general thoughts on things.
Written Up
Thanks to the dilligent work of Larry, one of Central’s members (and Blue Claws Member), Central Baptist Church was featured in the “Neighbors” section of the Philadelphia Inquirer this past Sunday. I mention this not because I’m happy to have the free publicity for the Church (though it’s kinda nice, I have to say) –…
Failing Christianity
We discussed this article over on theophiles a while ago – but it just popped up in my blog reader again and, given my recent experience teaching an adult Sunday School class, I figured it was worth commenting on over here. Here’s the paragraph which, sadly, mirrors my own experience: The only place the course…
I’ve been shown up…
I’m trying to help Central’s community become more part of one another’s lives through a Wiiâ„¢ bowling tournament. My friend Todd is putting together a forum on dealing with suburban poverty. Suddenly, I feel like I’ve become the youth ministry major who wants to be a youth pastor because the games are fun. Man, I…
Church Cults
Well, I promised a “Church Cult” post yesterday, and Chris seems to be waiting for it (how about some trackback love dude?), so I guess I’ll have to get my thoughts out for the world to see. Here’s some statements people make that might indicate that you’re messing with a Church Cult: Of course they’re…
Pastor Cults
“You’re the reason I’m here, pastor.” This one sentence is a good warning sign to be on the lookout for a growing “pastor cult.” Now, if you’ve ever heard yourself utter this line – don’t worry, it doesn’t mean you’re worshiping in the local pastor cult (rest assured, I’ve said this line from time to…
