tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083652700065238487.post8562052203792768599..comments2023-09-21T01:00:58.321-07:00Comments on Pastor Jeff's Blog: Flickering Pixels, image and reformationPastor Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14826335770150184830noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083652700065238487.post-17762399722882944232010-06-10T11:29:36.630-07:002010-06-10T11:29:36.630-07:00Howdy Wes, good connecting last night. I think th...Howdy Wes, good connecting last night. I think the shift in order is a great way of looking at what we are seeing. How many new families join OSLC because they really reasonate with our theology? Usually it is: "We felt so welcomed." "There is a good spirit of hospitality here." Next they get connected into what we are doing and how we do it....and after awhile they come to a realization...wow...this way of looking at God and the world (theology) really makes sense to me. I think the old way was: "Let's sit you down for an 8 week session on Lutheran Theology...then if you concur, you can join." The model that I'm now using is: Come and show that you want to Belong, if you feel that you belong, then let's invite you join with us, trusting that the 'theology' will come alive through praxis. Definitely a shift even from the short time I've been in ministry. Peace! pjPastor Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14826335770150184830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083652700065238487.post-40686562446523543582010-06-09T14:58:04.579-07:002010-06-09T14:58:04.579-07:00Very cool and interesting thoughts Pastor Jeff. T...Very cool and interesting thoughts Pastor Jeff. Thanks for letting me borrow, "Flickering Pixels," I enjoyed reading that book a lot and your blog. I have heard some people say that the old way of doing church was to: believe, behave, then belong - in that order. The "new" way of doing church is to: belong, behave, believe. Do you think this is similar to what you are talking about, i.e., thinking is not emphasized. Hope the sabbatical is enjoyable!Wesley Menkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04182383573261994011noreply@blogger.com