Speaking only in general terms, I am very concerned that there seems to be a growing movement within evangelical circles that has mediatized from the mainline protestant churches. That movement is to eagerly contour as close as possible to our culture under the guise of being seeker friendly, or trying to reach Millenials and the unchurched.
While some of that motivation may be true, I do fear that many evangelical churches are shrinking back in fear of being out-of-step with the potent cultural forces. They want to be aligned with the culture in order to fly under the radar and avoid any public controversy.
Is that the way of the One who walked the road of Calvary? Or is it simply easier to cloak your submission to the culture in terms of being “seeker friendly”?
The Gospel offends. Jesus is a stumbling block to many. Some of the things Jesus says are hard. Do we trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to convict and to save, or do we trust in our own cleverness and cunning to trick people into the Gospel?
Agree 100%.
the ‘Emerging Church’
Amen!