Enjoyed this look at the church and these favorite quotes:
It is an urgent plea for people of God to stop dabbling in religion and to grow in spiritual maturity.
How Christian Leaders and Christian Teachers Differ:
How Leaders Operate vs How Teachers Operate
Influence via vision and character vs Influence via ideas and words
Provide direction and motivation vs Provide intellectual challenge
Seek corporate transformation vs Seek individual growth
Love to strategize vs Love to study
Need a core of committed zealots vs Need a teachable audience
Know when to make unpopular decisions vs Teach the truth, even when unpopular
Motivate people to action vs Motivate people to think
Resolve conflict vs Stir up conflict
In fact, we have discovered that the younger the adult, the less interested they are in a smooth presentation. Excellence and professionalism are "performance strategies" that appeal to the late Builders and early Boomers. Among the Busters, however, the keys are relevance, genuineness and authenticity. They are more interested in experiencing a sincere and honest presentation that raises meaningful questions than a polished speech that provides all the answers. Preachers who address the audience without constant reference to notes, and those who do not "hide" behind a pulpit, also seem to generate a more positive response from their listeners.
The future of the Church in America depends largely upon the spiritual commitment of families.
Someday God will ask you to give an account for your time on earth. What report of your commitment to practical, holy, life-transforming service will you be able to give Him? ( )

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