| 119 - Introducing the Church as a Learning Organization |
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| Written by Patrick Morley |
| Wednesday, December 10 2008 11:55 |
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Jim said, “I prayed to receive Christ 18 years ago. I joined a church because I thought that was what I was supposed to do. But nothing happened, and I pretty much went on with life as before. Then, about three years ago I really started to grow. Now my family is clicking. I love life. Christ has become very real to me. I want to learn.”
In speaking further with Jim, it became clear he had no idea that the church was supposed to disciple him to be a Godly man, husband, and father. He literally thought it was up to him to figure it out! Evangelism without discipleship can be a cruel hoax. It’s like asking someone, “Do you want to become an accountant?” with no plan to train them. If they said “yes” and started doing what accountants do, they would create accounting nightmares wherever they went. It’s the same when we ask, “Do you want to become a Christian?” with no plan to train them.
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