I just had a friend of mine stay with us for 4 nights. He is down to look at how to do church better. I love spending time with people that have a Godly discontent with the status quo in their life. I like the way that the 20th century missionary C. T. Studd said it. He said, “Some want to live within the sound of church or chapel bell, I want to run a rescue shop within a yard of hell.” The church needs more Studds, and you can quote me on that.
Every pastor has to come to terms with the wrestle of their focus. Do I focus on "keeping people" or "reaching people"? The answer to this question will be foundational in setting the culture of your church.
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