April 24, 2012
The Attractional Model: “ËœCome and See”
Brian Jobe challenges the divide between missional and attractional church models, arguing that effective churches can invite people in, build believers up, and send them out to serve.
Articles for tag: Church Criticism
November 10, 2010
Stop Bashing the Bride!
Mike Baker defends the church as Christ’s bride, arguing that despite human imperfection, the church remains God’s idea, spiritually radiant, and central to God’s redemptive work in the world.
September 15, 2010
Sad Because She Left Us
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Anne Rice’s disappointment with the church and points instead to the grace, welcome, and authentic community Christians are called to build together.
July 4, 2010
“Be Nice or Leave!”
Rick Grover reflects on how church leaders can respond to criticism, conflict, and mean-spirited behavior with self-examination, compassion, courage, and Christlike firmness.
Transitions: Lesson I’ve Learned This Past Year
After succeeding Bob Russell at Southeast Christian Church, Dave Stone shares lessons from a senior pastor transition—humility, criticism, family priorities, and learning to depend on Christ under daily leadership pressure.
