If the word “repent” conjures images of 1980’s street preachers with bullhorns yelling “Turn or burn!” at passing crowds, I’d like to use a bit of imagination and longing to offer an alternative portrait, below–and I’d welcome your feedback on the scene I describe.
You made very valid points in this essay. The sad thing is, I think many within a church would be so uncomfortable in the process, they would leave the church. I wonder who would be the most qualified to lead such a community process. Could the wrong person do further harm?
Certainly that is possible. Though I think burying or downplaying corporate-level sin is harmful, as well. While it may be one leader guiding the process, it really needs a team approach and commitment, and the counsel of trusted outside voices, too.
You made very valid points in this essay. The sad thing is, I think many within a church would be so uncomfortable in the process, they would leave the church. I wonder who would be the most qualified to lead such a community process. Could the wrong person do further harm?
Certainly that is possible. Though I think burying or downplaying corporate-level sin is harmful, as well. While it may be one leader guiding the process, it really needs a team approach and commitment, and the counsel of trusted outside voices, too.