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4th Annual Fall Pastors' Conference
GROWING THE CHURCH GOD’S WAY
“A Biblical and Historical Critique of the Church Growth Movement”
November 19-20


Several years ago a Russian KGB officer was converted to Christ and asked to come to America and visit some of the large mega-churches across this land to share his testimony and the mighty work God was doing in his homeland. Upon leaving to go back to Russia, he was asked what impressed him most about the churches in America. He thought for a while and then shockingly said: “That they can do so much without God.”
The time is overdue to have a conference that takes a critical look at the modern church growth movement in light of Scripture to discern whether it is headed in the right or wrong direction. We must begin by looking at the historical roots of the movement to discover the foundation it has been built upon, and then analyze its motives, methods, and message to determine if it is in line with Scripture and therefore a movement that is pleasing to God.
Let us heed the words of a great pastor from a bygone day:
"How is the world to be saved if the church is false to her Lord? How are we to lift the masses if our foundation is removed? If our gospel is uncertain, what remains but increasing misery and despair? Stand fast, my beloved, in the name of God! I, your brother in Christ, entreat you to abide in the truth. Act like men; be strong. The Lord sustain you for Jesus’ sake. Amen."
Charles Haddon Spurgeon


Quotes To Think About ......
A.W. Tozer from his book, "The Root of the Righteous"
“For centuries the Church stood solidly against every form of worldly entertainment, recognizing it for what is was—a device for wasting time, a refuge from the disturbing voice of conscience, a scheme to divert attention from moral accountability. For this she got herself abused roundly by the sons of this world. But of late she has become tired of the abuse and has given over the struggle. She appears to have decided that if she cannot conquer the great god Entertainment she may as well join forces with him and make what use she can of his powers. Many churches these days, have become little more than poor theaters where fifth-rate producers peddle their shoddy wares with the full approval of evangelical leaders who can even quote a holy text in defense of their delinquency. And hardly a man dares raise his voice against it.”
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Let us renounce the hidden things of dishonesty; not walking in craftiness, or handling the word of God deceitfully. But by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 4:2
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