http://adammclane.com/2008/08/24/the-danger-of-changes/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:00:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://adammclane.com/2008/08/24/the-danger-of-changes/#comment-2971 Kim Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:05:35 +0000 http://adammclane.com/?p=2703#comment-2971 BTW, I realize that my example is not completely relevant to the topic, I just meant to illustrate that change can bring about the greater mission of Christ. We just have to pray that God continues to follow after those that leave. BTW, I realize that my example is not completely relevant to the topic, I just meant to illustrate that change can bring about the greater mission of Christ. We just have to pray that God continues to follow after those that leave.

]]> http://adammclane.com/2008/08/24/the-danger-of-changes/#comment-2970 Kim Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:02:51 +0000 http://adammclane.com/?p=2703#comment-2970 Yes, I understand your compassion on those lost, but I'm not sure we can ever bring along everyone. Think about the churches who began to preach against slavery. I'm sure when that began, there were many feathers ruffled and people lost to the church. Yes, I understand your compassion on those lost, but I’m not sure we can ever bring along everyone. Think about the churches who began to preach against slavery. I’m sure when that began, there were many feathers ruffled and people lost to the church.

]]> http://adammclane.com/2008/08/24/the-danger-of-changes/#comment-2962 adam mclane Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:18:17 +0000 http://adammclane.com/?p=2703#comment-2962 Kim, I totally hear you. At the same time I'm wrestling with the de-valuing of those left behind or chose to walk away when the changes are made. I don't know if it's right or wrong and I'm not second-guessing that changes I oversee are good/bad... because I stand behind them. I'm just weighing if a broken relationship is worth the gained new relationships. Know what I mean? Kim, I totally hear you. At the same time I’m wrestling with the de-valuing of those left behind or chose to walk away when the changes are made. I don’t know if it’s right or wrong and I’m not second-guessing that changes I oversee are good/bad… because I stand behind them. I’m just weighing if a broken relationship is worth the gained new relationships. Know what I mean?

]]> http://adammclane.com/2008/08/24/the-danger-of-changes/#comment-2933 Kim Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:32:52 +0000 http://adammclane.com/?p=2703#comment-2933 Personally, I love change. Does it cause a bit of "fall-out"?- yes. Is it worth it? I would say it depends on the reason for the change. If change is made just to change- no. If change comes about with prayer and a strong mission behind it then I say its worth it. Our church just went through a year of "waiting on God". People left and visitors are confused as to why we have no bible studies or extra programs, but I know that the majority of the congregation believed in the break and have been eagerly waiting for the next step. Overall, it has been a very positive and unifying move. Personally, I love change. Does it cause a bit of “fall-out”?- yes. Is it worth it? I would say it depends on the reason for the change. If change is made just to change- no. If change comes about with prayer and a strong mission behind it then I say its worth it. Our church just went through a year of “waiting on God”. People left and visitors are confused as to why we have no bible studies or extra programs, but I know that the majority of the congregation believed in the break and have been eagerly waiting for the next step. Overall, it has been a very positive and unifying move.

]]> http://adammclane.com/2008/08/24/the-danger-of-changes/#comment-2930 Jeff Greathouse Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:39:22 +0000 http://adammclane.com/?p=2703#comment-2930 as i ponder a huge change that is/can/will affect the whole church, i am torn on wether to hit the gas pedal or hit the brakes .... as i ponder a huge change that is/can/will affect the whole church, i am torn on wether to hit the gas pedal or hit the brakes ….

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