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Recent content by pastor_chris

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    Approaching Mormons

    Trent, I used to pastor a church in Idaho in a town that was 80% LDs and if I can offer one bit of advice. 1.) Stick to the gospel and share it in a very clear and concise manner dealing heavily with what Grace is. Mormons have a different definition of Grace. They believe is it the...
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    Interesting Article from an SBC Executive

    By the way I am a calvinist too...at least a 4 pointer.....LOL but I think that these kinds of arguments are pretty much fruitless. God will decide which view of Him He wants us to have and to teach. I believe in His sovereignty and teach it boldly. But I also disuss free agency in an...
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    Herding Goats

    Tim, Your suggestion of a "church start" is a great idea but we are actually in many ways a "restart" after the conflict we endured. We lost enough members and tithers that in many ways we are starting over. In my 8 years as a pastor this is the first time that I have actually been "the...
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    Herding Goats

    I am encouraged on one hand because so many here see the problem that we face is an unregenerate membership. I am also frustrated to no end because this means that in order for us to grow our churches God's way we have to find some real sheep first and maybe even remove some goats. I have found...
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    Interesting Article from an SBC Executive

    I take no issue with thee article
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    What are you reading?

    Sabbath in Crisis by Ratzlaff