As we have said, especially in reference to the pivotal verse Romans 12-2 the appropriate metaphor for understanding change and growth is metamorphosis. Our instinct and intuition coupled with a close reading of scripture against two millennia of history lead us to believe that the church structures we have inherited are going through their own metamorphosis.
We hold that it is wrong to attempt to destroy the present structures, as it would be wrong to cling to them after new life emerges. With that in mind, then, we offer our suggestions for working within the structures we have inherited.
Working within the church is no simple matter. There are many casualties. And there is lots of disinformation. Here is the address on Spiritual Warfare given at the American Peniel conference for ministers by Ed de la Cour who is a pastor on Cape Cod.
While we are not great fans of sermons we nonetheless recognise that they are not about to disappear. So, we offer some Sermon Tips
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