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8 months ago
in The Frustration on Coffee With Chris
That makes total sense! I really appreciate that new perspective with regards to 'tension' ... I guess I need to wrestle out the difference between attracting students with flashy things and inviting students who are in community to enjoy those same things together. For instance: You can bring in a band, crazy event stations, etc. to attract students to the ministry OR you can bring in those same things occasionally to enjoy with the students who have already built community. They're two completely different scenarios. I don't know if that makes sense or not.
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8 months ago
in The Frustration on Coffee With Chris
I got that same consumerism tone when I read it yesterday. Unfortunately I have that log in my eye as well. I do think there's a balance. I'm not against fun and crazy events once in a while. But our ministry can't be BUILT on those things. If the only reason the kids are coming is because there's an ipod giveaway at the end of the night, then I'm totally missing the mark.
However, I look at the things I choose to attend and wonder if I'm just as bad. If there's a worship leader that I like or a speaker I enjoy listening to I'm much more likely to make it a priority. Not a pretty thing to look at it the mirror - but there it is.
I look forward to following this conversation as it continues.
However, I look at the things I choose to attend and wonder if I'm just as bad. If there's a worship leader that I like or a speaker I enjoy listening to I'm much more likely to make it a priority. Not a pretty thing to look at it the mirror - but there it is.
I look forward to following this conversation as it continues.
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CoffeeWithChris
Thanks Sara! I am working through trying to figure out if there needs to be balance or if there needs to be tension. I hope I can't verbalize the difference that I am feeling.
When I think of balance, I am thinking of adding something or taking away something in order to offset what I took away or added in a different area. I don't think I want balance in this case, I think I want tension and for the pull of community to win over the pull of consumerism more often than not.
I really hope that makes sense.
When I think of balance, I am thinking of adding something or taking away something in order to offset what I took away or added in a different area. I don't think I want balance in this case, I think I want tension and for the pull of community to win over the pull of consumerism more often than not.
I really hope that makes sense.
The later is much scarier for a church and a leader!