by Tim Dahl » Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:46 pm
Associated Baptist Press did a little piece entitled,
Overall, I think it was nice for a blurb. But, I think the editor left out some meatier parts of .
I especially like the part where he says, "...that we CBFers will find new ways to think of what it means to be “lost” in our society." He goes on to say that, "...a redefinition of “lost” is in order if our churches are to have authentic growth. Loneliness and the need for community, alienation and the need for reconnecting, meaninglessness and the need for purpose, the inability to find a sanctuary for shame and guilt, and the deep, deep sense that one is not loved---these are the marks of lostness in our time." ().
When he talks about us emphasizing Discipleship, he says, "I hope . . . that CBFers, CBF churches, and CBF will begin vigorously to reaffirm discipleship as responsibility." From my reading, he seems to be emphasizing our giving (of money and time). You can find the full few paragraphs on . This is where the ABP article seems to spend most of it's time.
The ABP article ends with a list of 10 things that Shurden says is worth continuing. This is actually his first point. The second point was, "...that you and I will realize that creativity in religious life almost always comes from the bottom up, not the top down." Then, after that, he gets to the points of finding the new way to think of lostness and the emphasis on a non-sloppy discipleship.
What do you think about rethinking what it means to be lost in our world, and what it means for Jesus to save us?
Thanks,
Tim
Tim L. Dahl
Using my full name since the warning of Banishment...