Comments for Simple/Organic/Missional/House Church

Comment on Simple Church by Jimlad

Jimlad — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:05:35 +0000

Brilliant Peter!

So good to hear and see you and your lovely family! Inspiring stuff… as always.

Bless you and yours

Comment on Simple/Organic/House/Missional Church in the UK and Ireland 2011 by Ben Taylor

Ben Taylor — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:18:46 +0000

Thanks for your comments Giles

Comment on Simple/Organic/House/Missional Church in the UK and Ireland 2011 by Giles Knight

Giles Knight — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:31:18 +0000

Very inspiring, your report I believe hits the nail on the head. The problem is obedience starts with me. Am I trully being whole heartedly obedient? I am mentoring two others but what example am I giving?

Comment on Simple/Organic/House/Missional Church in the UK and Ireland 2011 by Ben Taylor

Ben Taylor — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:06:17 +0000

Thanks for your comments John

Comment on Simple/Organic/House/Missional Church in the UK and Ireland 2011 by John

John — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:49:31 +0000

I think you are being a little unfair, Steve! Before acting obediently one needs to know what has been commanded. Many, probably most, believers have been taught so much nonsense about what is required of them that they turn in the opposite direction and interpret ‘living by the Spirit’ as meaning the same as having no plan or pattern. I know this is true from many discussions as well as from personal experience. Been there; got the T-shirt! It took me nearly twenty years to overcome well-meant false teaching.

Many in simple churches have been hurt by institutional churchianity (both old and new forms) and need a time of healing. Many are also frightened of repeating the same mistakes that damaged them if they proactively disciple others. Many do not believe that they are ‘qualified’ or worthy to teach and lead others. Only when the Holy Spirit has brought them to a place of personal wellbeing and understanding will they be ready to step out as true disciples should. In UK and much of ‘the West’ we suffer from the belief that we have a ‘christian’ past. We don’t; our past is one of churchianity, not christianity. Those with no experience of this churchianity find it much easier to understand Jesus’ teaching because they start without false preconceptions. This is as true in UK as traditionally non-christian countries. I say this not as some form of excuse, but because recognising it may help us to help simple churches move forward.

Fascinating report, Peter and Ben. Well done!

Comment on Simple/Organic/House/Missional Church in the UK and Ireland 2011 by Ben Taylor

Ben Taylor — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:29:02 +0000

Thanks Steve. Jesus said that His friends were those that obeyed His commandments didn’t He? (John 14) May God help us to train lots of people to be friends of Jesus!