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My name is Laura and these are the wonderings of a theologically trained ponderer (me), writing out-loud, while working to help form her small corner of the church.Read more about Laura and the blog:
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Tag Archives: church health
Which is a better growth catalyst, felt needs or biblical truth?
In his post, What’s the deal with mega-churches?, George Berkin answers, Although there are many exceptions, in general, those churches that teach the biblical text, book by book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse, are growing. Those which do not … Continue reading
Becoming a Tribe of Ecclesiological Gastronauts
Among my many diversions, two claim pride of place: food and ecclesiology. Over my lifetime, these two have synergized as I and fellow gastronautic Christ followers gathered at sundry local restaurants, sharing life and food. In my twenties, my fellow … Continue reading
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What do you do when traditions turn on you?
Every community has traditions, rituals that speak deeply of who they are as a people. But traditions need to be nurtured, for neglect can result in misuse and misunderstanding. Now, while this surely applied to religious traditions, what I have … Continue reading
Struggling to Be Church: Halting Steps on the Journey
Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. (John 17:17 esv) Despite the fact that I have been attending church services since my time en utero, it is not until the events of recent years that I have begun … Continue reading
Praxis: The Intention Behind “Practicclesiology”
In a response to the dialogue between Jeff McQuilkin and me, Alan Knox raises a crucial –and possibly the crucial–issue in the alleged distinction between the theory and practice of ecclesiology: it is a false distinction. In reality, it is … Continue reading
