Another question about the purpose driven life!

[oberland]

My church is going to do the purpose driven life (TPDL), in February/March time, it seems to be an all encompassing teaching, every one will need to have a copy of TPDL as all teaching home groups etc will be centred around the teachings in this book, my concern is while I recognise that there is some good instruction/life lessons etc in the book, I have a deep concern where this type of teaching (seeker sensitive) is going.
It seems that if my wife and I do not take part we will be sidelined we don’t want to cause any difficulties or be awkward but we are concerned, has anyone out there been through this teaching? Could you tell us what you think, good or bad
Thank you
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[JohnStevenson]

It has been quite a while since reading it, but I recall that the book was merely a basic setting forth of the Christian life. I see no cause for concern and perhaps an opportunity to bring in the unchurched and allow them a glimpse of what Christianity is all about.

 

[jds1977]

of what I remember of it, it is seeker sensitive. Basically, it's kind of like...make your church attractive to the world. You will find some good principles, but it's not entirely biblical. I disagreee with it, but that should not be a reason to divide amongst the brethren. I would recommend www.wayofthemaster.com . The church need not conform to the world, the world needs to repent and put their faith in Christ, then they'd come to the savior for the right motives and not just be involved to have their needs met.

 

[tturt]

It's been a long time since I've read the book also but I didn't get the seeker sensitive impression from the book - not from the personal section.