Behold! I Am Doing a New Thing
In the book of Isaiah God says, “Behold, I am doing a new thing; can you not perceive it?”
There’s a lot of talk in church circles today about being “culturally relevant.” It’s a buzz phrase with little or no meaning because it means different things to each person. Many, however, think that the church can become relevant by slapping a screen on the wall and everyone will just get it. Not true at all.
In his book morph! pastor Ron Martoia states, “Electronic technology is a very visible and interesting change going on around us, but other cultural, attitudinal, and spiritual shifts are no less real and just as critical.” His book illustrates many of the ways a church can be relevant, but simply being "hip," technologically or otherwise, is not enough. Just doing something becuase everyone else is doing it is stupid. The church must be intentional. There must be a method to our madness--a good, solid mission in mind will drive our methodology. Anything less is a waste of time, money, and man-power.
In the book of Isaiah God says, “Behold, I am doing a new thing; can you not perceive it?”
There’s a lot of talk in church circles today about being “culturally relevant.” It’s a buzz phrase with little or no meaning because it means different things to each person. Many, however, think that the church can become relevant by slapping a screen on the wall and everyone will just get it. Not true at all.
In his book morph! pastor Ron Martoia states, “Electronic technology is a very visible and interesting change going on around us, but other cultural, attitudinal, and spiritual shifts are no less real and just as critical.” His book illustrates many of the ways a church can be relevant, but simply being "hip," technologically or otherwise, is not enough. Just doing something becuase everyone else is doing it is stupid. The church must be intentional. There must be a method to our madness--a good, solid mission in mind will drive our methodology. Anything less is a waste of time, money, and man-power.
I think this all begins with two questions: "Are we efectively communicating the message we wish to communicate?" and "How can we better communicate?" There are several layers to which these questions will apply. Communication must be effective both inside and outside the church. I'll address these ideas and issues over time, but for now just think about them on your own. Let me know your thoughts.
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