Did you know that 70% of pastors report continually battling depression? What if that's the result of traditional churches trying to be something they were never meant to be?

Here's the second half of Jason's story. See #91 for part one.

This is episode is a first! In addition to my regular postings, I'm excited to begin to interview people who are living out the Relational Revolution. In this first interview, Jason Twombly tells his story.

How do you know if a church gathering meets Paul's standard of success? (Hint: it's not great worship or a great sermon.)

Thankful that Christ has provided specialized trainers to equip every church member to "build the house" (oikodomeo)

What do we learn from Ephesians about God's plan for the church?

In 1 Cor 14:26, Paul tells us the purpose of a church meeting and something of how that is to happen. Most traditional churches have departed from this NT pattern.

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In this episode, I'll begin to explain why a gathering with only one person contributing (as in preaching) doesn't qualify as NT church.

If Marvin Wilson (Our Father Abraham) was right that in Jewish teaching "the home is more important than the synagogue", what is the role of the synagogue? And, what does that tell us about the role of the traditional church today?

Jesus was Jewish. The disciples were all Jewish. The early church was Jewish (at least until around 70 AD).

These facts are obvious but often overlooked when considering the practice of church. ("Scripture is our authoritative guide for faith and practice.")

God is now in the process of rectifying this.

Our Father Abraham: Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith by Marvin Wilson

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