Just some random thoughts...
Are mega-churches somehow more true or correct or righteous or Christ-centered than smaller congretations?
Joel Osteen pastors a mega-church.
Jesus had a whole bunch of followers - thousands and thousands - until He began speaking tough language, then many of those departed - John 6:66.
It's really easy to draw a crowd. It's a lot harder to keep real disciples.
As for the 'evolution' of the Baptist Faith & Message - each time it was ratified, so to speak, by the Messengers seated at each subsequent Annual Meeting.
While other denominations continued a gradual drift to the left, the Southern Baptists became more conservative, particularly in the 80's and following.
NO CHURCH is forced to join - or stay with - the Southern Baptist Convention.
Those who do, and who affirm the BF&M, should at least be expected not to operate in violation thereof.
Are mega-churches somehow more true or correct or righteous or Christ-centered than smaller congretations?
Joel Osteen pastors a mega-church.
Jesus had a whole bunch of followers - thousands and thousands - until He began speaking tough language, then many of those departed - John 6:66.
It's really easy to draw a crowd. It's a lot harder to keep real disciples.
As for the 'evolution' of the Baptist Faith & Message - each time it was ratified, so to speak, by the Messengers seated at each subsequent Annual Meeting.
While other denominations continued a gradual drift to the left, the Southern Baptists became more conservative, particularly in the 80's and following.
NO CHURCH is forced to join - or stay with - the Southern Baptist Convention.
Those who do, and who affirm the BF&M, should at least be expected not to operate in violation thereof.
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