The chapter explores the challenge of retaining church members who drift away after acquiring material possessions, reflecting on the allure of leisure and rest outside of church. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong gospel foundation in churches and shifting focus towards offering unique spiritual experiences and living out faith in daily vocations. The discussion delves into the concept of church as a place where the Lord delivers gifts, advocating for a focus on word and sacraments to foster a joyful and non-anxious community environment.
We can't go back to the church environments we grew up with, we can only go forward. So what would a healthy modern reformation and a Great Rechurching look like? Rather than wallowing in pessimism and longing to return to the church of yesteryear, Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Justin Holcomb, and Walter Strickland discuss how the church today can reform and be marked by orthodoxy, love, and resilient joy.
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Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb