Upcoming Events @ WCM
Tuesday, June 24th - Ask Anything Part 2: Why is God different in the Old Testament vs. the New Testament? Does He make mistakes? Click Here for some of the Answer!!
Tuesday, July 1st - Mens/ Womens book Studies
Tuesday, July 8th - Ask Anything Part 3: The church has never done a good job of being relevant to the issues that plague so many of us. Why do you think that this is when we are called to live righteously?
Tuesday, July 15th - Mens/ Womens book Studies
Saturday, July 19th - David Crowder Band and MercyMe @ Worlds of Fun, tickets are $35 plus ticket fees. They must be bought through Ticketmaster.
Tuesday, July 22th - Ask Anything Part 4: Why do you think the modern church is so afraid of speaking out against porn and other sexual addiction?
Tuesday, July 29th - Mens/ Womens book Studies
Friday and Saturday August 1st and 2nd - Women’s Event - Beth Moore Simulcast. Click here to sign up!
Tuesday, August 5th - Ask Anything Part 5: How does Christian date righteously?
Fri. and Sat. August 29&30 - Rock the Light, Startlight Group ticket prices (15+): $21 for Friday, $30 for Saturday, $40 for both
What am I Reading (or read recently)??
Marcus Borg of Oregon State University describes how his university students have a uniformly negative image of Christianity. “When I ask them to write a short essay on their impression of Christianity,” says Borg, “they consistently use five adjectives: Christians are literalistic, anti-intellectual, self-righteous, judgmental, and bigoted.” Christians might object, rather defensively, that it’s unfair to draw sweeping conclusions based upon the report of one person. If you think that way, you’d be right in your logic but wrong in your conclusion. A book called “unChristian” by David Kinnaman of the Barna Group presents objective research that supports Borg’s subjective anecdote. Kinnaman’s three-year study documents how an overwhelming percentage of sixteen to twenty-nine year olds view Christians with hostility, resentment and disdain. This book is based upon real experiences with today’s Christians from the pespective of those on the outside looking in. In addition to their statistical research, the book includes anecdotes from people who were interviewed, follow-on comments at the end of each chapter by some 30 Christian leaders, and reflections about why we’ve come to such a place and how we might make it better.
Finally a person who can put my thoughts into words! Christian George is a theologian cleverly disguised as a story teller…….. See the rest of my review here.
While sitting in my Christian Ethics class this semester my professor suggested that I read this book and it hit me right between the eyes. Thabiti M. Anyabwile wrote this book from his hurt for those he loves while trying to critique the ill intentions of some within the church. I will be honest, it was hard to digest in some places (mostly because it hit me deeply) but it was so worth the time. Even if you are not Black (African American) please take the time to read this and let it be a warning if this is not already happening wihtin your context.
This book by James McDonald wan an amazing look into my own soul. Pastor James writes as a man who has been touched by Christ so deeply that it make him yearn for more as we look jealously on and change our experience to be more like his. I like McDonald because he is so passionate about the Glory of God plus I like the fact that he is Christ centered in his theology. Plus McDonald is very down to earth and straight forward in his preaching. The book is about revival… personal revival to be exact. McDonald starts his book with showing us the need we have to see who God really is in his Holiness, followed by and leading us into becoming broken before God, which should then lead to repentance and ultimately living in the the grace and power of God. If you feel you have lost some of your passion for the things of God, then this book may be just what you need.
I have just started this book by Henry and Richard Blackaby and i am enthralled. The authors focus on a leader’s relationship with God as the key to effective leadership. From this relationship flow a leader’s vision, goals, influence, and decision-making. All of the basic leadership principles are covered in this book, but they are addressed from the perspective of one’s relationship with God. This perspective is what makes this work so unique and so valuable. I strongly recommend this book to all church leaders and even to Christian leaders in secular organizations as a “must read.” Before reading the volumes of material available from Maxwell, Schaller and other noted leadership authors, try this one! It will transform the way you view leadership as a Christian.
