Just another day with a few random thoughts.
I really do wonder how many people in America consider this country to be "Christian". With some of my travels, in interacting with people from other countries, I know that this is the general view. Just a thought, but I think most people would equate America as Christian simply because so many people reflect some of the Christian values in their lives. Thus, this perception is based more on how people act rather than what people believe. Thoughts?
When I think about spiritual leaders, I see the challenge that comes with the territory (maybe that's because I am one!). When you think of the spiritual leaders to which you have been exposed in your life, have you seen their role as (1) one of teaching and proclaiming the elements of the faith, as (2) one of teaching how to live a life that reflects the faith of the person, as (3) making sure that those who belong to that particular fellowship all have the same beliefs and practices, or as (4) teaching a whole-life application of faith and how you live out that faith in life?
From a practical standpoint, when churches and other spiritual organizations seek to keep people informed about activities, meetings, gatherings, etc, what form of communication would best be utilized in your particular circumstances? Email? Facebook? A phone call? A text message? Some other way? If that organization sent out regular updates on activities and the like (such as a monthly newsletter), which means would best facilitate you reading it?
I look forward to any responses that happen to roll around!
I really do wonder how many people in America consider this country to be "Christian". With some of my travels, in interacting with people from other countries, I know that this is the general view. Just a thought, but I think most people would equate America as Christian simply because so many people reflect some of the Christian values in their lives. Thus, this perception is based more on how people act rather than what people believe. Thoughts?
When I think about spiritual leaders, I see the challenge that comes with the territory (maybe that's because I am one!). When you think of the spiritual leaders to which you have been exposed in your life, have you seen their role as (1) one of teaching and proclaiming the elements of the faith, as (2) one of teaching how to live a life that reflects the faith of the person, as (3) making sure that those who belong to that particular fellowship all have the same beliefs and practices, or as (4) teaching a whole-life application of faith and how you live out that faith in life?
From a practical standpoint, when churches and other spiritual organizations seek to keep people informed about activities, meetings, gatherings, etc, what form of communication would best be utilized in your particular circumstances? Email? Facebook? A phone call? A text message? Some other way? If that organization sent out regular updates on activities and the like (such as a monthly newsletter), which means would best facilitate you reading it?
I look forward to any responses that happen to roll around!
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