Category Archives: Churches of Christ

The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: The Christian Standard’s June 13, 2010 Issue, Part 2.5 (The Idea Simply Stated)

I’ve been trying to think of a simple way of explaining the idea. Let’s try — * The churches in each community should feel closer to and work more closely with each other than churches of their own denomination elsewhere. … Continue reading

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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: The Christian Standard’s June 13, 2010 Issue, Part 2

Article by LeRoy Lawson LeRoy Lawson is an international consultant with Christian Missionary Fellowship International, an agency that supports foreign missions. He writes, 1. We have made our point and it has been adopted by many who are not “us.” … Continue reading

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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: The Christian Standard’s June 13, 2010 Issue, Part 1.5

Some take issue with a principle I consider very nearly axiomatic: denominationalism is sinful. That’s what I think. Now, some kinds of denominationalism are worse than others. The worst kind is the “we’re saved and you’re not” kind. I think … Continue reading

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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: The Christian Standard’s June 13, 2010 Issue, Part 1

Long-time readers know that I’m very concerned with the direction of the Churches of Christ in general and the progressive Churches in particular. You see, it’s just not entirely obvious where the progressive Churches should go from here.

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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: A Model for the Post-Denominational World

This article in Christianity Today is one of the most exciting things I’ve read (other than the Bible) in a very long time. The churches — all denominations — in Buenos Aires, Argentina are uniting to do evangelism, do benevolence … Continue reading

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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: Article by Elizabeth Achtemeier

For some time now, I’ve advocated for all churches in a given community — across denominational lines — to join forces to pursue God’s mission in that community as a single body. I think the cure for denominational division isn’t … Continue reading

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Profiles in Apostasy, Follow Up Correspondence

To: [email protected] Re: Lectureship question for Spring church of Christ Brothers in Christ, It’s been a week since I wrote you inviting you to discuss your views at my web site. This invitation has now been noted in internet forums … Continue reading

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The Future of the Churches of Christ: Christian College Attendance

Very interesting story in the Christian Chronicle, thanks to research by Flavil Yeakley. It seems that Church of Christ-affiliated universities are admitting fewer students who identify as members of the Churches of Christ. Here’s the data —

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Profiles in Apostasy, Further Thoughts

I’m not planning to watch the videos. I might change my mind, but I know watching would make me angry, and being angry is not good for me. In fact, I’m not sure I’m doing such a good job of … Continue reading

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Profiles in Apostasy

As many are aware, the Contending for the Faith Lectures held recently were called “Profiles in Apostasy #1.” The speakers took on a number of books from the more progressive Churches of Christ — evidently asserting the damnation of the … Continue reading

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