Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks Episode 123: On Why We Pick the Multisite Fight in One Assembly
Apr 14, 2020
A thought-provoking discussion unfolds as a new book challenges multi-site and multi-service church models. The hosts critique these structures, arguing they distort community and accountability. The podcast emphasizes the significance of physical gathering for genuine fellowship and the need for doctrinal integrity. Additionally, it navigates the delicate tone required in theological writing and advocates for a return to biblical foundations in church practices. The relationship between evangelism and discipleship takes center stage, highlighting the value of long-term commitments.
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Multi-Site Reshapes Church Identity
- Jonathan argues multi-site and multi-service models effectively create multiple churches under one administrative structure.
- This reshapes discipleship and redefines what the church is according to Scripture.
Authority Shift Alters Discipleship
- Jonathan highlights a subtle shift of authority when congregations are united under an external administrative mechanism.
- That shift changes how accountability and discipleship function within the church.
Don't Normalize Virtual Church Permanently
- Treat pandemic-driven virtual gatherings as exceptional, not normal church practice.
- Expect long-term harm to discipleship if virtual substitutes replace embodied gathering.
