Sunday, August 9, 2009

Old Message, New Method

"There are ways of doing church that no one has even thought of yet."
Mark Batterson

"To reach people no one is reaching, you have to do things no one is doing."
Craig Groschel

"...create a church where unchurched people would love to attend."
Andy Stanley


These 3 pastors are from 3 different denominations who all lead churches of thousands. We could probably learn a thing or two from them. We must share the old message by new methods.


HERE ARE A FEW GUYS LEADING THE WAY:
+ Craig Gross @ xxxchurch.com (reaching the adult entertainment community and Vegas).
+ Mark Driscoll @ marshillchurch.org (preaches to 7 different campuses via video).
+ Ray Comfort @ wayofthemaster.com (resurrecting street witnessing).
+ Mike Bickle @ ihop.org (establishing 24/7/365 prayer centers).
+ Craig Groschel @ lifechurch.tv (recently launched "church online").
+ Matthew Barrnett @ dreamcenter.org (offering rehab and Christ for addicts in L.A.).


Some of these methods make me nervous. But we live in drastic times; these are drastic measures. If they stay faithful to the bible and the cross, they've got a friend in me.

Whether you like how it's being done, the Kingdom is growing. And it will continue to grow...with or without your approval.


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