Gathering: 1974 Lausanne. This is why Reformed churches have often established hospitals and schools alongside churches on their mission fields. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. One Article of the Lausanne Covenant , supposedly inserted at the urging of Rev. She also holds The Feminine Path of Power Retreats (seehttp://www.thefemininepathofpower.com/), where she performs womens initiation stories and leads rituals designed to help women feel more embodied, empowered and connected to spirit. The committee was shocked. Albert Churchwardwrites about the Masons as our present Druids.. ARCHIVE OF ORIGINAL WATCHMAN WAKES IN VAIN WEBSITE, ARCHIVE OF ORIGINAL JOHN MACARTHUR CULT WATCH FORUM, Articles have been written on the subject of John Macarthurs new evangelical ecumenism., In The Voice of Calvary Legacy, John Macarthur paid tribute to his father, Dr. John Jack Macarthur. But evangelism itself is the proclamation of the historical, biblical Christ as Saviour and Lord, with a view to persuading people to come to him personally and so be reconciled to God. Yet we rejoice that even when borne by earthen vessels the gospel is still a precious treasure. (. The Lausanne Covenant is a July 1974 religious manifesto promoting active worldwide Christian evangelism. That article in the Lausanne Covenant acknowledges the important work of the legions of missionary doctors, educators . - Lytt til Dr Michael Kruger - Reformed Theological Seminary fra Healthy Gospel Church direkte p mobilen din, surfetavlen eller nettleseren - ingen nedlastinger ndvendig. In Eden, all of humanity fell when Adam, the first of our race, rebelled against his creator and plunged the entire human race into sin and death. We believe in the power of the Holy Spirit. church for every people, Christ-like leaders for every church, and kingdom impact in every sphere of society. It was his rule that he would only speak where there was an ecumenical representativea diversity of youth from all denominations.. Also former chaplain to the Queen of England and a leader in the Anglican Church, John Stott was not above participating in a Christian-Druid dialogue and reconciliation meeting for the new Millennium. An article by Mouw at Beliefnet states, Since I am a seminary presidentI have a vested interest in what goes on in contemporary Catholicism, having devoted considerable energy in recent years to evangelical-Catholic dialogue At Beliefnet, all world religions are promoted. A church that is not a missionary church is contradicting itself and quenching the Spirit. I really dont know enough to Knowwhats wrong with Packer. Learn about our beginnings, ongoing connections, and mission today. All proceeds go to supportA Puritans Mind. And John Macarthur endorses and fellowships with the Charismatic, Greg Laurie, a Board Member of the Billy Graham Evangelical Association (BGEA). The Authority and Power of the Bible. Craig Detweiler who received a MDiv and a PhD at Fuller Seminary is now an Associate Professor of Theology and Culture and Co-director of the Reel Spiritual Institute School of Theology, the area of Fullers Brehm Center focused on theology and film. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions - starting at . 60, Knights Templar of California. In the Covenant with Abraham, a smoking oven and a brand of fire passed between the shared animals 10 . Indeed, let me state it bluntly to the LDS folks here this evening: we have sinned against you. June 11, 2022 . It is the God-appointed duty of every government to secure conditions of peace, justice and liberty in which the Church may obey God, serve the Lord Jesus Christ, and preach the gospel without interference. This promise of his coming is a further spur to our evangelism, for we remember his words that the gospel must first be preached to all nations. 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A statement of faith by an International Gathering. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. No doubt, this is correct. 3:3, 5; Matt. How perverse! 117. John Stott, whom John Macarthur likes to quote, "is the framer of the Lausanne Covenant" and "oversaw the formation of the WEF and formulated its purposes. The twist in Stotts message to the congress was his argument that the Great Commission itself demanded that Christians pay attention to peoples physical and social needs, as well as their spiritual ones. Learn how your comment data is processed. 19:18; Luke 6:27,35; James 2:14-26; 3:9; John. VIII Churches in Evangelistic Partnership You are most welcome. Rev. Frankly, I have zero problem with the doctrine of predestination. In addition to her work in Therapy and Spiritual Guidance, Rev. Mormons believe that they are becoming gods. They also believe that they descended from the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh. 1:21; Rom. Tree of Life Teachings International runs a Kabbalistic School of the Soul. Jim Larkin, a facilitator at Tree of Life Teachings, received his Mdiv at Fuller Seminary, PhD pending in Comparative Religions. The development of strategies for world evangelization calls for imaginative pioneering methods. Most are pretty good. In 1968, the Fuller Evangelistic Foundation changed its name to the Fuller Evangelistic Association. Fred Smith was also a director of Christianity Today. The Lausanne Movement emphasizes the need to contextualize the gospel. V Christian Social Responsibility The result was a weak reference to the total biblical mission of the church in the committees statement of purpose. A number of "Reformed" folk are speaking in pre-Lausanne conversations: Belcher, Chandler, Chapell, Duncan, Guinness, Horton, Keller. We are dedicated to our historic Creeds and Confessions because we believe they are faithful to the Scriptures. Meanwhile, we rededicate ourselves to the service of Christ and of people in joyful submission to his authority over the whole of our lives. church for every people, Christ-like leaders for every church, and kingdom impact in every sphere of society. Another Beliefnet columnist is Starhawk, a witch. Conclusion Dr. J. Alfred Smith teaches a course on African American Spirituality in the School of Theology. By the time of Lausanne, Stott had come to the conclusion that God called his people to care about society and politics as well as evangelism. George Marsdens book, Reforming Fundamentalism: Fuller Seminary and the New Evangelicalism, offers further evidence that the global ecumenical movement is a Masonic enterprise: In April [1951, Harold] Ockenga had attended a highly publicized Communion breakfast sponsored by a number of Protestant Churches in Boston. Moreover, He [Orr] was an advisor of Billy Grahams from the start of that evangelists career, a friend of Abraham Vereide and helped shape the prayer breakfast movement that grew out of Vereides International Christian Leadership (Billy Graham Archives). Billy Graham, who with Fuller, Ockenga, and Orr, taught at Mears Christian conference center, said that she had a great impact on his ministry. They too should engage in constant self-examination to evaluate their effectiveness as part of the Churchs mission. 5:22,23; Rom. The University of Judaism and its Sigi Ziering Institute are hosting a conversation between Dr. Richard Mouw, President of the Fuller Theological Seminary, and Dr. Elliot Dorff [a rabbi], Rector of the University of Judaism. (American Jewish University), Dr. Richard Mouw is also an apologist for Mormonism. Dr. J. Alfred Smith teaches a course on African American Spirituality in the School of Theology. XII Spiritual Conflict Stott discovered that the powers that be in this American-led movement had not really accepted the covenants dual emphasis on evangelism and social action Stott was adamant that Lausanne should be about social action, as well as evangelism. The resonance between the two traditions is profound. (. 123.http://www.geocities.com/hebrews928/dagrwcm1.html; Ethel May Baldwin & David V. Benson, Earl 0. But if it's John Stott you're talking about, we must certainly disagree on this important point and yet hold him as a brother who was wrong on one point but who helped the church immensely in thousands of other ones. Whether He Lied or Not Why is John Macarthur Connected to Political Assassinations? 2:9-11. 45, Royal and Select Masters, and San Pedro Commandery No. We do not forget the warnings of Jesus that persecution is inevitable. Jesus Christ, being himself the only God-man, who gave himself as the only ransom for sinners, is the only mediator between God and people. Take a moment to visitPuritan Publications(click the banner below) to find the biggest selection of rare puritan works updated in modern English in bothprint formand in multiple electronic forms. The Lausanne Covenant, more than any other document in recent Church history, has served to define the evangelical faith. Dr. J. Alfred Smith is the Senior Pastor ofAllen Temple Baptist Church. Her healing work integrates Psychology, Mysticism, Shamanism, Astrology, Alchemy and the sacred arts of drumming, chanting, storytelling and ritual. 5:11; 6:12; Matt. Christianity itself is covenantal. It was designed to have broad evangelical appeal. xranks. The Lausanne Covenant is a July 1974 religious manifesto promoting active worldwide Christian evangelism. Calvins real name was Cohen! The Lausanne Covenant is widely regarded as one of the most significant documents in modern church history. We recognise that there is a great need to improve theological education, especially for church leaders. We also express our deep concern for all who have been unjustly imprisoned, and especially for those who are suffering for their testimony to the Lord Jesus. 3:9; II Thess. The Purpose Of God. Jason's Blog. 127. [citation needed], The original document is in English and has been translated into at least twenty different languages. 123. Afterword IX The Urgency of the Evangelistic Task He became a member of Long Beach Valley of Scottish Rite in 1950 and AI Malaikah Shrine Temple, Los Angeles, also in 1950. To proclaim Jesus as the Saviour of the world; is not to affirm that all people are either automatically or ultimately saved, still less to affirm that all religions offer salvation in Christ. Fred Smith was also a director of Christianity Today. The Church must be in the world; the world must not be in the Church. US evangelist Billy Graham's original Lausanne conference in 1974 changed the way evangelicals thought, acted and went about their mission. According to Grace Community Church elder, Phil Johnson, In the 1940s, Dr. Jack [Macarthur] served as an Extension speaker for the Moody Bible Institute. There are other Masons holding high positions within the Billy Graham organization: In Billy Graham and His Friends (which came out November 2001) I mention (and fully document) a number of Masons who have close ties to Billy Graham. The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics helps Christians show unbelievers the truth, goodness, and beauty of the gospel as the only hope that fulfills our deepest longings. Phil Johnsons statement is a tacit endorsement of J. Edwin Orr and provides more evidence that John Macarthurs father, Jack Macarthur, was in Mears inner circle. How was this disagreement resolved? 9:19-23; Mark 16:15; Isa. This is why gospel preachers eagerly say yes when water engineers and nurses offer to accompany them. [5] In addition to the signing of the covenant, the conference also created the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization. Detweiler and Marks co-produced this movie as a conversation between a believer and an unbeliever to find common ground. A Purple State refers to a Third Way compromise between liberal and conservative political views, and also between liberal and fundamental Christianity. Alice Bailey wrote, Very definitely may the assurance be given here that, prior to the coming of the Christ, adjustments will be made so that at the head of all great organizations will be found either a Master, or an initiate who has taken the third initiation. Do Evangelicals seriously misrepresent the beliefs and practices of Mormonism? SEC Brings Charges Against John MacArthurs Son, a GTY Board Member, and Other TMU Grads, Nepotism at John Macarthurs Grace To You, John Macarthurs Transformational, Church Growth, Purpose-Driven Church. http://www.wayoflife.org/files/3e4bcd36c2d50f2201fbffb85f5803d8-73.html; http://www.voiceofcalvaryradio.com/legacy3.htm, http://www.geocities.com/hebrews928/dagrwcm1.html, http://phillipjohnson.blogspot.com/2005/06/in-memoriam-dr-jack-macarthur-19142005.html, http://educate-yourself.org/mc/illumformula5Bchap.shtml, http://www.durham.net/~cedar/royrogers.html, http://www.jesus-is-lord.co.za/Lifeline/masons_billy_graham.htm, John Macarthur, Kendall Jenner & Hollywood. 85:4-7; 67:1-3; Gal. 3:13. Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy 1978. Detweiler is a filmmaker who has written scripts for numerous Hollywood filmsHe leads a coalition of schools and educators to the Sundance Film Festival each year for FullersWindRider Forumin Park City, Utah. (Fuller Faculty) The WindRider Forum partners with Fuller Theological Seminary to provide an opportunity for conversations at the intersection of faith and film. This past year, the theme of the Windrider Forum was Filmmaking for Social Change.. Emerging from the First Lausanne Congress in 1974, with John Stott as its Chief Architect, it served as a great rallying call to the evangelical Church around the world. The book description states, Symynkywicz, a Unitarian Universalist minister, reflects on important themes about life found in the music of Bruce Springsteen.. Amen, Alleluia! The Father sent his Spirit to bear witness to his Son, without his witness ours is futile. Located only 4 blocks (.64 mile) from Fuller Seminary is thePasadena Masonic Templelocated at 200 S. Euclid Ave. Home; Top; Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. The success of Campus Crusade for Christ was a direct result of the groundwork laid by Orr. We are ashamed that so many have been neglected; it is a standing rebuke to us and to the whole Church. For eleven years Mears groomed Bill Bright for leadership and Campus Crusade for Christ was founded in her living room. Reformers, Puritans, and those that came after them, in the spirit of the Reformation, agreed on the basics; even among the early church fathers such as Irenaeus and Augustine. The stance toward the world, especially as it is manifested in the Lausanne and Manila documents, is shaped by a Reformed theology of the fall of Adam and Eve that emphasizes the utter separation between God and the world because of human sin, and our helplessness before God. The Gospel Makes Progress In Milan. We pledge ourselves to seek a deeper unity in truth, worship, holiness and mission. She is a therapist, spiritual director, artist, Kabbalah teacher, interfaith minister, drummer, ritual leader and author. Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is not God but a lesser god and the older brother of Lucifer. We recognise that everyone has some knowledge of God through his general revelation in nature. A. Hodge, An Appendix to the Baptist Confession of Faith - by Benjamin Cox (1646), An Excerpt from The History of the Westminster Assembly of Divines - by William Hetherington, Confession of Faith of the Calvinistic Methodists of Wales (1823), Short Confession of Faith in 20 Articles (1609) - by John Smyth, The Anathemas of the Second Council of Constantinople (553 AD), The Augsburg Confession - by Philip Melancthon (1497-1560), The Canons of the Council of Orange (circa 529 AD), The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy (1978), The Discretionary Power of the Church - by Dr. John L. Girardeau, The Doctrine of Sola Scriptura in a Nutshell - by Dr. C. Matthew McMahon, The Heidelberg Catechism (1563, 1619) - by Zacharias Ursinus, The Irish Articles of Religion (1615) - by James Ussher, The Seven Articles of the Church of Leyden (1617), The Utility and Importance of Creeds and Confessions - by Dr. Samuel Miller, The Waldensian Confessions of Faith (Circa 1120), The Young Communicant's Catechism - by John Willison, The Puritan Practice of Meditation and Pondering God: Thinking Rightly Through Godly Meditation, The Puritans: All of Life to the Glory of God by C. Matthew McMahon, Westminster Standards - 1647 Westminster Confession of Faith. They are: J. Edwin Orr, Armin Gesswein, C.E. It may not display this or other websites correctly. This Scottish Rite Cathedral was built in 1924, before Fuller Seminary was established. Following the Reformed Theology of the 1647 Westminster Confession, there is no real debate on how "covenants" work. God is raising up from the younger churches a great new resource for world evangelization, and is thus demonstrating that the responsibility to evangelise belongs to the whole body of Christ. (Give the Wind a Mighty Voice). We therefore call upon all Christians to pray for such a visitation of the sovereign Spirit of God that all his fruit may appear in all his people and that all his gifts may enrich the body of Christ. We have told you what you believe without making a sincere effort first of all to ask you what you believe. (Wikipedia) Bear false witness? Rev. 9:35-38; 25:31-46; Rom. We are dedicated to our historic Creeds and Confessions because we believe they are faithful to the Scriptures. Isa. The signatories express their intention to be more committed to spreading Christianity throughout the world. I:27-28; Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5, 9; Mark 10:42-45; Eph. When I think of John Stott and Peter Wagner locked in a room, I only wish theyd locked a tape recorder in there with them. The chairman of the board of Biola from 1928-1932 was none other than Charles Fuller. The following are just some of the titles available in the Fuller bookstore: Drawing Down the MoonWitches Druids Goddess-Worshippers & Other Pagans in America by Margot Adler, Magic Witchcraft &Religion- An Anthropological Study of the Supernatural (7th Ed), Shaminism, Witchcraft & Sorcery, Pagan ChristianityExploring the Roots of Our Church Practices, Oedipus & The DevilWitchcraft Sexual, Magic & Witchcraft, Demon LoversWitchcraft Sex & Crisis, Entertaining SatanWitchcraft, Ancient Christian MagicCoptic Texts, Ancient Magic & Ritual Power, Ancient Philosophy Mystery & Magic, Black MagicReligion & The African, Byzantine Magic, Earthly Bodies Magical Selves, Magic & Paganism in Early Christianity, Magic Faith & Healing, Magic Kingdom of God, Magic Mystery & ScienceOccult in West, Prayer Magic & The Stars in The Ancient, Tales of a Magic Monastery, Magic Mountain (a novel), Real MagicCreating Miracles, Greek Magical Papyri in Translation, Magic & Magicians in The Greco-roman, Magic in The Ancient Greek World, Magic in The Middle Ages, Magic & PaganismActs, and EphesiansPower & Magic, among others. I The Purpose of God His doctrines are very close to the bible. We therefore reject as a proud, self-confident dream the notion that people can ever build a utopia on earth. But losing Stott would have been a big blow. Situated on the eastern border of Fuller Seminary is a large Masonic Temple called the . How can Christians deepen their insight into Christs teaching by studying paganism, magic and witchcraft? 40:28; Matt. J. Alfred Smith is a Prince Hall Mason. You are using an out of date browser. Graham made sure that his relationship with Stott was not breached, writing to him in April to say that there is no man that I respect, love, admire and would gladly follow more devotedly than I would you. It was a mark of Grahams humility that he did not use his enormous capital to press his point at the meeting at Mexico. It defined what it means to be evangelical - to have Scripture as final authority in what we believe and in how we live. However, the belief that preaching the gospel was all that really mattered was still common, especially in the United States. Shorter Catechism of the Assembly of Divines, Larger Catechism of the Assembly of Divines, Pastoral Theology and Expository Preaching Articles, Pastoral Theology and Expository Preaching Videos, Questions Pastoral Candidates Should Ask Churches, Adoring God in Heaven - by Ezekiel Hopkins (1633-1690), Christian Stewardship - What Every Christian Needs to Know, Pastoral Theology and Expository Preaching, Puritan Evangelism - Gospel Proclamation and the Christian Witness, Puritan Worship and the Regulative Principle of Worship, The Attributes of God on A Puritan's Mind, The Christian Walk and Practical Theology, A Short History of Creeds and Confessions - by Dr. A. covers nearly 100 major Christian beliefs from a Reformed perspective. Six of J. Alfred Smiths books and sermons are now being sold in the Fuller Seminary bookstore. 1:21; John 10:35; Isa. This is the address of the Pasadena Masonic Temple. Mandates in Arabia 106 . Later, while pastoring in Southern California, he and Edwin Orr founded an outreach ministry to people in the film and television industry.120. But we deny that this can save, for people suppress the truth by their unrighteousness. Alarm Over Church Talks With Druids, Jonathan Petre, Sunday, May 21, 2000; Issue 1822, Electronic Telegraph. There is no other name by which we must be saved. Its address, 150 N Madison Ave in Pasadena, CA., is across the street from the Fuller Seminary Graduate School of Psychology and just down the street from the Fuller Student Center and the Horner Center for Life Long Learning located at 250 N Madison Ave.Mapquestshows the location of the Scottish Rite Cathedral in relation to the Fuller Campus (zoom in for a better perspective). Heidelblog Contributors Resources On Psalm Singing Resources For Recovering Psalmody Support . Exactly. Graham, considered an accepted evangelist by Mears, was among those trained and anointed at her conference center. There is no new theology. That outreach ministry would be The Hollywood Christian Group. The church is the community of Gods people rather than an institution, and must not be identified with any particular culture, social or political system, or human ideology. JavaScript is disabled. Each section is followed by a short commentary and finishes with questions for personal use or for groups. The Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization (see Lausanne Covenant) will be presenting the 7th Chinese Congress this year. J. Edwin Orr was an original Board Member of Campus Crusade for Christ in 1951. We affirm the divine inspiration, truthfulness and authority of both Old and New Testament Scriptures in their entirety as the only written word of God, without error in all that it affirms, and the only infallible rule of faith and practice. (Mapquest) One of these is the Prince Hall Lodge. To the contrary, the description states, By learning something about Kabbalah, Christians can deepen their insight into the highest teachings of their own tradition. 4:11-12. Feb 22, 2014 #2 You look too young to remember , but back in the 70s it was a pretty big deal and many prominent evangelicals signed on. The success of Campus Crusade for Christ was a direct result of the groundwork laid by Orr. Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act of 1934 Missions - a Sovereign Grace Perspective: Testimony from a Christian North Korean Student, Lausanne Occasional Papers (LOPs) - Lausanne Movement, Reformed Baptist Blog: Robertson McQuilkin Discusses John Piper's "Lightning Rod" Assertion at Lausanne III. 1:27; 2:1-9; Acts 2:44-45; 4:34-35. The message of the Bible is addressed to all men and women. Rev. Its address, 150 N Madison Ave in Pasadena, CA., is across the street from the Fuller Seminary Graduate School of Psychology and just down the street from the Fuller Student Center and the Horner Center for Life Long Learning located at 250 N Madison Ave. Are Freemasons employed by Fuller Seminary? At the head of certain of the great occult groups, of the Freemasons of the world, and of the various great divisions of the church, and resident in many of the great nations will be found initiates or Masters.. According to thePasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin, James F Halladay, 33 degree, has been appointed and elected Almoner for the Valley of Pasadena. Treaty of Lausanne 103 6.4. Why didnt he mention them? Thats what happened with John Stott and Billy Graham in the mid 1970s regarding the role of social ministry in the mission of the church. The Lausanne Movement is not an organization, but an organic movement without formal membership structure. At the same time we refuse to be intimidated by their fate. The Urgency of the Evangelistic Task. Lausanne Covenant Covenant Bible Study: Living Participant Guide One Faithful Promise: Leader Guide The Prayer Book Guide . And just as Jesus mission had involved caring for peoples bodies, as well as their souls, so should that of the church. It wasnt. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. XIII Freedom and Persecution Most of the books available in the Fuller bookstore dont have descriptions. 1. He became a member of Long Beach Valley of Scottish Rite in 1950 and AI Malaikah Shrine Temple, Los Angeles, also in 1950. As previously stated, the Evangelical Alliance, now called the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), was formed in 1846 in a conference held at Freemasons Hall, United Grand Lodge of England, the mother of all Masonic lodges. We export many errors, but CRT is not really being pushed overseas. Lausanne Covenant (1974) | Reformed Theology at A Puritan's Mind Lausanne Covenant (1974) Creeds and Confessions of the Church Today, many Christians are turning back to the puritans to, "walk in the old paths," of God's word, and to continue to proclaim old truth that glorifies Jesus Christ. 4:5. World evangelization requires the whole Church to take the whole gospel to the whole world. III The Uniqueness and Universality of Christ The WEA is the shadow government to the Lausanne Movement which is the umbrella over the global ecumenical movement. The Purpose Of God. 5:20; 6:33; II Cor. For both are necessary expressions of our doctrines of God and man, our love for our neighbour and our obedience to Jesus Christ. We rejoice that a new missionary era has dawned. (Examples of John Macarthur fellowshipping with false Christians are too numerous to mention. Further, the Holy Spirit is a missionary spirit; thus evangelism should arise spontaneously from a Spirit-filled church. We also reject as derogatory to Christ and the gospel every kind of syncretism and dialogue which implies that Christ speaks equally through all religions and ideologies. Imitating Jesus Christ, Smith surrounded himself with twelve Apostles; however, his innermost circle were Kabbalists. The faculty consists of a variety of Christian scholars with equally diverse backgrounds. But if we feel resistant to saying especially eternal suffering, or if we feel resistant to saying we care about all suffering in this age, then either we have a defective view of hell or a defective heart. The presence of this covenant from the beginning of creation means that if Adam and his descendants are to be delivered from the consequences of their collective rebellion against God, then any deliverance from the curse will require God's saving grace and saving deeds to remove the curse and render Adam's fallen race righteous before the Lord, Later, while pastoring in Southern California, he and Edwin Orr founded an outreach ministry to people in the film and television industry., What is known about Jack Macarthurs co-founder of the Hollywood Christian Group? We confess that our testimony has sometimes been marred by a sinful individualism and needless duplication. He and his wife Corina have three children. 1:17-18; 3:10,18, Article III 115. Stott and Graham had known each other since Grahams crusades in England in the mid-1950s and they had become personal friends. For many in Reformed churches, to say "Protestant Reformed Churches," is to say "covenant." We are happy with that. Introduction Even more interesting is this statement: Heis a member of theFellowship of Independent Reformed Evangelicals(FIRE). The slogan of FIRE is In essentials Unity, In non-essentials Liberty, in all things Charity. (FIRE) Why is this interesting? He [Detweiler] has often been featured in the media, including the New York Times, CNN, NPR, and ABC In 2007, Detweiler completed production on a documentary investigating the clash between the secular and the Christian world entitledPurple State of Mind. Craig Detweiler wrote the book, A Purple State of Mind: Finding Middle Ground in a Divided Culture. In the movie, Detweiler claims to be a Christian, and John Marks is an unbeliever. Yet we are committed to indigenous principles, and long that every church will have national leaders who manifest a Christian style of leadership in terms not of domination but of service. This thread is one reason I'm grateful for this board - feeling particularly blessed and edified this evening as I read the thoughts shared above.
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