Dwellings Podcast Institutional to Relational - w/ David Legge
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Nov 22, 2023 David Legge, a speaker with extensive experience in house church networks and Northern Ireland ministry, shares transformative insights on building a relational church. He reflects on Jesus' discipleship, emphasizing community over institutionalism and critiquing the traditional provider model. David discusses the human craving for real relationships and offers practical steps for empowering believers to participate actively. They highlight the importance of everyday faith, blending spiritual practices with mundane activities to foster deeper connections.
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Church As Living Organism
- Church is not primarily a location or service you attend, but an organism made of people.
- David Legge says: "You don't go to church, you are the church."
Northern Ireland Trip And Baptism
- Kathryn and David recount a trip where families from two countries bonded through shared activities and baptisms.
- They visited historic revival sites and prayed for similar renewal in their communities.
Cultural Shifts Shape Church Forms
- Church history shows Christianity adapted to surrounding cultures and took on their dominant forms.
- David Legge and Kathryn reflect that cultural influence can mutate church practice away from its original relational shape.