March 7, 2025

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We in the churches of Christ have long placed a heavy emphasis on the concept of sound doctrine.

“We preach sound doctrine.”

“Is that a sound congregation?”

“You can trust that preacher, he’s pretty sound.”

Even if you’re unfamiliar with this kind of talk, you can discern from context that it has something to do with Biblical consistency. Of course, Biblical consistency should be a prerequisite for every church and every Christian, so this is all well and good.

But what does it take to be considered sound?

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The Church Reset series continues in Chapter 5, as I read and discuss why it’s so essential for the church to strive for deep fellowship that goes beyond the 4 walls of the church building.

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February 27, 2025

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I continue the read-through of Church Reset, picking up in the chapter 4 and examining why church has lost its purpose, along with a look at the oft-misunderstood Great Commission.

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With the church’s troubling outlook in the coming years (see ‘The Slow Death of the Churches of Christ’), we must acknowledge two uncomfortable realities:

* We do not have time to spin our wheels with efforts that make little difference

* We do not have the resources to do everything we want

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February 24, 2025

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February 20, 2025

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Four out of every five young people who attend a church of some kind during their teenage years will fail to maintain the same level of engagement as they move into adulthood, according to the Barna Group.

There is a wide range of reasons for this, and a number of angles that should be examined, but one of the biggest areas in which we can improve is in the expectations we have for young people.

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I continue the read-through of Church Reset, picking up in the chapter 3 and examining the Bible's description of the church as a body.

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In recent years I’ve noticed a growth in popularity for the phrase “Follow Jesus,” and I’ve started to ponder if there’s something more behind it.

February 13, 2025

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