Comments for A Blog for the Church http://leavethebuildingblog.com From the Leaders of The Well Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:06:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Sacred Cows by Steve Hinson http://leavethebuildingblog.com/2009/05/27/sacred-cows/#comment-711 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:06:34 +0000 http://leavethebuildingblog.com/?p=41#comment-711 I am doing a message about it this Sunday. I have decided that the basic issue is not each issue- it is the heart of RELIGION vs REDEMPTION. So before I begin introducing new and needed programs and changes to meet the culture, the people need to have a correct perspective on Religion. (see “why I hate Religion” on YouTube by Mark Driscoll)

Sacred cows are based on fear. Perfect love drives out all fear, and fear comes from an improper focus on religion.

my 2 cents :-)
Pastor Steve

]]> Comment on The Church is Going Mobile by Ken Eastburn http://leavethebuildingblog.com/2011/12/09/the-church-is-going-mobile/#comment-704 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:44:02 +0000 http://leavethebuildingblog.com/?p=508#comment-704 Thanks Bobby

]]> Comment on The Church is Going Mobile by Bobby http://leavethebuildingblog.com/2011/12/09/the-church-is-going-mobile/#comment-703 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:38:42 +0000 http://leavethebuildingblog.com/?p=508#comment-703 Good points. I wish I could express in my blog what you said as succinctly. Good job.

]]> Comment on How churches treat their “customers” by Bobby Kmiec http://leavethebuildingblog.com/2011/09/19/how-churches-treat-their-%e2%80%9ccustomers%e2%80%9d/#comment-701 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:23:52 +0000 http://leavethebuildingblog.com/?p=501#comment-701 Like the post on ‘How Churches Treat Their Customers’. So true! ‘Church’ today is nothing more than an Enterprise started and cultivated by entrepreneurs (clergy). The true model for Jesus’ assembly isn’t and never was a business entity with Programs, Properties and Professionals who are paid to run them. Let’s keep on getting the truth out!

]]> Comment on Every Member a Missionary…really by Kathie Fierro http://leavethebuildingblog.com/2011/09/21/every-member-a-missionary%e2%80%a6really/#comment-688 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:25:12 +0000 http://leavethebuildingblog.com/?p=505#comment-688 Yes, I do believe that. It is a command to go and spread the gospel. It doesn’t necessarily say where exactly each of us are to go, but it is our job to spread the Good News! My mission field at this time in my life is doing my best to be a good example to those in my “world” – family and friends, and try to show them the love and respect they deserve, to be there to listen, comfort and guide them as they go through both good and bad times in their own lives. Right now I am enjoying encouraging people, giving them an ear to hear their stories, and a shoulder to cry on if they need it. Just being there for them as much as I can. This is where I am feeling the Lord has me, this is my current mission, and I LOVE IT!

]]> Comment on How churches treat their “customers” by sehaase http://leavethebuildingblog.com/2011/09/19/how-churches-treat-their-%e2%80%9ccustomers%e2%80%9d/#comment-687 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:55:24 +0000 http://leavethebuildingblog.com/?p=501#comment-687 Worship is not a talent show.

]]> Comment on Do House Churches Need Coaches? by Kathie Fierro http://leavethebuildingblog.com/2011/09/17/do-house-churches-need-coaches/#comment-686 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:12:53 +0000 http://leavethebuildingblog.com/?p=491#comment-686 Of course, all churches need coaches. We are humans, and we are not perfect. We always need to be humble and accept suggestions from our church family and outside coaches. Chance is hard, to hear any criticism, even when it’s given in a loving manner is hard sometimes, that’s where the being humble comes in. Of course, more than anything, we want our home churches to be healthy and teaching the Word correctly. We desire to please the Lord in all we do, so we must be open to help that may come in the form of coaching or constructive (not destructive) criticism.

Lord, help us to receive help and listening to suggestions with an open mind and heart. Stop any anger or pride that honestly does come in. Instead, open us up to hear and receive the help You have sent to us through different people and circumstances. Help us to see when they are truly from You, and help us to act on them to improve the efforts of each church.

]]> Comment on Do House Churches Need Coaches? by John Wilson http://leavethebuildingblog.com/2011/09/17/do-house-churches-need-coaches/#comment-685 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:15:25 +0000 http://leavethebuildingblog.com/?p=491#comment-685 another thought is to use tools such as Reimagining Church or Finding Organic Church by Frank Viola to use as a discussion in parts of the gathering to think about and reflect on the body’s life together, letting the Holy Spirit guide the hearts of the believers as they discuss living by the life of Christ together. This at least is what we have been doing for a while.

]]> Comment on Do House Churches Need Coaches? by Ken Eastburn http://leavethebuildingblog.com/2011/09/17/do-house-churches-need-coaches/#comment-684 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:47:07 +0000 http://leavethebuildingblog.com/?p=491#comment-684 You’re right Rob, Jesus is the best coach. The key is getting the church to listen to him and let him lead.

In my opinion there are a few key essentials for new groups. The House2House team and I are available for coaching. I would be happy to talk to anyone new to house church.

]]> Comment on Do House Churches Need Coaches? by Rob Ross http://leavethebuildingblog.com/2011/09/17/do-house-churches-need-coaches/#comment-683 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:29:48 +0000 http://leavethebuildingblog.com/?p=491#comment-683 I think Jesus was the ultimate coach. He knew exactly the right question(s) to ask. I agree with you that in the early stages a house church needs help (mentoring, teaching, coaching etc.). Getting that help is not always that readily available. What advice would you give to someone just starting a house church? Where would you advize them to go for coaching?

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