I find it interesting….

I am not saying that I am better than anyone else, in fact, if you pinned me down, I would probably admit to some things that may shock you. Although, with the knowledge that the man who wrote most of the New Testament admitted to at least feeling like the “Chief of Sinners” I guess it shouldn’t shock you that all men in ministry on this planet actually sin. (oh wait, there are a number of people who believe when Paul said that, that he was speaking of his former life and somehow had transformed to perfection) ~sarcasm~

Regardless, when I come into contact with various other people from various other religions, I always find it interesting that I often get looked down upon because of the type of ministry we do here at Crossroads.

You see, to the hardcore mainliner, we are watering down the Gospel. Because we are not having church the same way they are, we are not “creating disciples,” nor doing a positive work for the Kingdom. I have gotten plenty of “yeah buts….” as well. Like,

“Yeah but, I bet you guys aren’t baptizing people!” Well…..I think we are over 100 in the last 20 months.

“Yeah but, I bet your congregation doesn’t have any diversity!” Actually, we have plenty of folks from other races and we range in all age brackets. (usually this one is spouted by someone whose church actually doesn’t have any diversity, but they feel they are open to it as soon as “God opens the door”)

“Yeah but, you guys don’t have true salvations or transformations….” Funny thing, as I posted yesterday, I have never been in a place that has more people striving after Jesus who wouldn’t step foot into a church 2 years ago.

There are more…..and I bet you get the point.

I find it interesting that when Christians try to gauge themselves against other Christians they use a legalistic Religious measuring stick that Jesus never told us to use. Jesus said to judge people by their fruits…..well, there is a lot of fruit being produced at Crossroads and I thank God every day just for allowing me to be a part of it.

I find it interesting that we get judged the hardest by others whose ministries have not changed in 50 years and dare I say, bear little fruit.

I think this “Evangelizing the World” thing that Jesus asked us to do would go a lot better if we (the church) would work together to try to reach those who don’t know Him, instead of slamming the ministries that seem to be reaching people, even though they look and sound a little different than others. I often wonder what this country would look like if THE CHURCH started working together like we were THE Church and not just a bunch of CHURCHES.

THAT, I would find interesting….

~jfm3~

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3 Responses to “I find it interesting….”

  1. Bob Says:
    June 2nd, 2010 at 10:02 am

    Pastor,
    I come from a full pentecostal background, loud music, dancing in the isles, tongues,(No snakes though LOL).
    I have heard nothing but the gospel preached at Crossroads and we have enjoyed all that you guys do thus far. We hope to get to know some people up there soon and become more invovled. Remember, in the last days there will be mockers and scoffers and plenty of “evan-jellyfish” (my emphysis)!

  2. Joe Freekin Miller Says:
    June 2nd, 2010 at 10:11 am

    That is awesome! lol

  3. Roy Says:
    June 6th, 2010 at 5:48 am

    Joe, I think the world would be a better place if every church adopted what you just said.

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