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http://www.westernjournalism.com/new-research-pastors-deliberately-keeping-flock-dark/
The author echoes what I've said at times here:
“‘There are five factors that the vast majority of pastors turn to [when asked that question about success],’ he explained. ‘Attendance, giving, number of programs, number of staff, and square footage.’â€
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It is time for Christians to acknowledge that these ministers are not pastors; they are CEOs. They are not Bible teachers; they are performers. They are not shepherds; they are hirelings
However, the problem with this opinion piece is that it fails to deliver on the primary issue it raises. It says, "Did you get that? Ninety-percent of America’s pastors say they KNOW that the Bible speaks to all of these [political and social] issues, but they are deliberately determined to NOT teach these Biblical principles."
And then, unless I missed it, the opinion piece fail to cite even one example of a Biblical truth on political and social issues that is not taught. Mind you, I wouldn't be surprised if this is true. I'd just like to see some real evidence instead of empty claims.
The author echoes what I've said at times here:
“‘There are five factors that the vast majority of pastors turn to [when asked that question about success],’ he explained. ‘Attendance, giving, number of programs, number of staff, and square footage.’â€
...
It is time for Christians to acknowledge that these ministers are not pastors; they are CEOs. They are not Bible teachers; they are performers. They are not shepherds; they are hirelings
However, the problem with this opinion piece is that it fails to deliver on the primary issue it raises. It says, "Did you get that? Ninety-percent of America’s pastors say they KNOW that the Bible speaks to all of these [political and social] issues, but they are deliberately determined to NOT teach these Biblical principles."
And then, unless I missed it, the opinion piece fail to cite even one example of a Biblical truth on political and social issues that is not taught. Mind you, I wouldn't be surprised if this is true. I'd just like to see some real evidence instead of empty claims.
