Bootcamp Lessons (Pt. 2)

Jesus was strategic (Israelites, not Gentiles), so was Paul (Jew first, Gentile second). We have to be as church leaders. Our understanding of strategy and planning is better than every before . . . it is the American way of doing church (and mostly good). But it bothers me sometimes. At Bootcamp, David Crosby shared the following with me.

"Christianity began as a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

When it went to Athens, it became a philosophy.

When it went to Rome, it became an organization.

When it went to Europe, it became a culture.

When it came to America, it became a business."

Too much truth in these statements I think. May we ponder where to say no to such a focus on effeciency.

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