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Message and Method vital tools for a Christian Leader.

Message and Method vital tools for a Christian Leader. I have heard a lot over the last two weeks, about the downside of mega churches and the failings of seeker sensitive churches. Over coffee, one such pastor told me recently that he didn't like the satanic way that the lights are lowered at the beginning of a service and the smoke machine and stage lighting that surround the platform. Then there is the music, it's too loud, too worldly in its delivery and the words can't be heard properly, just like in a nightclub. The pastor opposite me stopped, to drink his coffee, after his tirade and then nearly choked on his cinnamon bun when I told him I attended a church where they lowered the lights and had a smoke machine. He spluttered, some more before growing silent, when I told him that I too would have the same problems he had if it wasn't for the following: The church I attend is by-in- large youth orientated. The music is loud and contemporary. But the...

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Mission impossible-Leaders on Assignment.

 Mission impossible-Leaders on Assignment. I Had coffee this week with  a young pastor who was full of enthusiasm, frustration and determination. Enthusiastic because he believed in a big God who could and will do great things. Frustrated, that very little of what he was doing was bearing fruit, but determined to stay close to God and to get on with his mission. Three things struck me about this young man, that gave me hope for the future of the church here in the UK; He understood his Assignment. God had given him a calling and a job to do and he was determined to get on with it. He knew that it was his job to build, create and implement, a vision and mission for his church, in order for God to move. He knew that he had Arrangements to make . This young man looked around at his community and asked God what he could use that would help him reach out to that community. He made arrangements, he created plans, he thought strategically and he took action. Lastly he...