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Originally Posted by A_PoMo
PTL! {AP falling on the floor in amazement that somebody actually agrees w/him about something  } 
To add to the above remarks, I have to wonder too how this sort of thing has hindered 'revival'? I wonder if we were to focus on making our churches safer places to be and would focus on being for things more than we're against things that maybe we'd grow more as we'd perhaps stem the flow of people going out the backdoor as fast as they come in the front. (A problem that frustrated me as the new converts pastor at CLC and one I understand is common in other churches as well, especially larger ones.) I wonder if maybe it would be better for the evangelistic goals of the UPC in the long run if they'd focus on these issue. We're supposed to be a place of safety and healing and I think that if we truly are proactive in making this happen and become allergic to abuse that the result will be growth. Just my opinion. And the opinion of my pastor who has made this idea one of the stated values of our church and the results have been astounding.
Hey, I love everybody on here. I hope that you guys realize that my motivation here is not a personal vendetta against anybody but a desire to see the UPC thrive and for the kingdom to grow and actually accomplish its mission in history. |
I believe this...
Have a blessed night all...it's been a horrific day...I need to turn in.
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