I have seen a number of reactions to the flags controversy. Here is one example of the more tone deaf variety. I’ve seen others suggesting that you can measure IQ based on the number of flags flying. These all rather miss the point, or maybe prove it. First of all, they forget that because a… Continue reading Flags, culture and a sneering misunderstanding
Tag: Anywhere
We aren’t going anywhere!
The other day, our life group had a conversation about “Somewheres and anywheres”. We asked the question: “how best can our church serve those who consider themselves to be ‘somewhere’ people.” One person who would not say they are a Christian at the moment responded. “Give us time.” They encouragingly said that they felt they… Continue reading We aren’t going anywhere!
Do you preach to somewhere or anywhere people?
I want to pick up on the Somewheres and anywheres question and think specifically about its implications for preaching. These might be fairly rough and ready categorisations but I hope they will get us thinking. I think that “anywhere” preaching is the kind of preaching which is general and generic. It may offer good exegesis… Continue reading Do you preach to somewhere or anywhere people?
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