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My name is Laura and these are the wonderings of a theologically trained ponderer (me), writing out-loud, while working to help form her small corner of the church.Read more about Laura and the blog:
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Author Archives: Laura
Missional Church–Thoughts on Chapters 4-9
Missional Church: a vision for the sending of the church in North America edited by Darrell L. Guder Authors: Lois Barrett, Inagrace T. Dietterich, George R. Hunsberger, Alan J. Roxburgh, Craig Van Gelder Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Pub, (C) … Continue reading
Is the local church really primary?
While reading Guder, I came across a notion that may shed light on the “local church as primary” issue. “The local particular church is the basic missional structure of the church” (p. 222). What is the local church is basic … Continue reading
What is “Local”?
The discussion over at The Supremacy of the Church Local? raised questions about the meaning of “local” in today’s culture. Without further ado: I am firmly convinced of “local church” as a regular, physical gathering in Jesus Name for worship … Continue reading
Missional Church: Thoughts on Chapter 1
Missional Church: a vision for the sending of the church in North America edited by Darrell L. Guder Authors: Lois Barrett, Inagrace T. Dietterich, George R. Hunsberger, Alan J. Roxburgh, Craig Van Gelder Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Pub, (C) … Continue reading
Is the Local Church Primary?
Sam Metcalf is asking The Supremacy of the Church Local?. It’s that ill-informed concept that says the church in its local form is the only legitimate expression of the body of Christ. In this view, the congregational/diocesan form is the … Continue reading
