In this conversation, Ernest Eby discusses what he has learned through observing seekers as they enter and leave Anabaptist churches. He defines what is meant by a seeker, and addresses several issues that keep seekers out of churches. Next week the conversation will be continued with Ernest presenting specific pointers to churches wanting to welcome seekers, and to individuals who are investigating joining a church.

Works Cited by Ernest:

No Greater Burden: https://www.plainnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/No-Greater-Burden-in-2014-.pdf

Overview of Values Commonly Held by Conservative Anabaptists: https://www.plainnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Overview-of-Values-Commonly-Held-by-OO-CA-and-Similar.pdf

Christian Order: https://www.churchplantersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CPF-Christian-Order-or-the-Remnant-Ernest-Eby.pdf

Rule of Life: https://www.churchplantersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CPF-Rule-of-Life-Ernest-Eby.pdf

Nurturing a Culture that Inspires Christian Growth: https://www.plainnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Nurturing-a-Culture-that-Inspires-Christian-Growth-Article.pdf

An Overview of the Plain People: https://www.plainnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/An-Overview-of-the-Plain-People-2019-01-11.pdf

Finding Fellowship in the 21st Century, CD: https://www.scrollpublishing.com/store/product2376.html

This is the 51st episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.

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Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot Sessions

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