Friday, February 08, 2008

Final Thought for the Weekend (2/8/08)

Martin E. Marty in his forward to the book Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down by Marva Dawn, he shares a very good reason why one should read this book, but in this statement he also presents a very challenging statement for all who are involved with weekend service planning in their church.  I know I was very challenged by it.

"She knows why it is urgent for worshippers to be evangelists, why those who would make the services of worship inviting have to do some inviting, to make the newcomers, strangers and shoppers at home."

Feb 8, 2008 10:50:06 PM | Leadership, Self Leading

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