Street to the Seat

I started my formal training to teach at Rockbridge Seminary today and I can’t tell you how much I have already learned about what Jesus is doing around the world in bring about His plan through so many great men and women.

If you have ever considered seminary education and just don’t think you can do it. WELL… think again. If you have a desire to learn then Rockbridge Seminary is the place for you.

Check it out. You’ll find more information about Rockbridge in the right hand tool bar of this blog or click on their link in my links section on the right hand tool bar as well.

© Kerry R. Mackey, All Rights Reserved

I’ve have so enjoyed the book, “Jim & Casper Go To Church” that I purchased 15 copies for my staff and others in the offices. I just can’t stop talking about what I am learning from this 167 page read.

Things Jim & Casper bring to light during the read:

• What is, and how compelling is, the call to action?
• How is the Word of God integrated into practical examples of living the faith?
• What prior knowledge and belief does the church assume attenders possess?
• Is the church more interested in conversation or conversion? In dialogue or debate?
• How accessible is the heart and mind of the ministry?
• Is the church engaging people or performing for them?
• How realistic is the teaching? Is it the result of proof-texting or contextualization?
• What is the church’s capacity for listening?
• Is this a body of believers who are more interested in serving or being served?
• What makes a church genuine and authentic in its interaction with people?
• How honest are Christians in discussing the cost of following Christ?

Keeping It Real!

© Kerry R. Mackey, All Rights Reserved

Alright boys and girls…so we say we are here to learn from each other on how to move someone from not believing in Christ to believing, following, and belonging to Christ and His church. Well then here is something I ran across this week that you might find interesting.

Want to know what others really think about our churches, I’ve found a website that might interest you.

We have for years mailed postcards with our first time attender letters and asked them to give us feedback…anonymously of course. The best return rate I can ever remember was 7 - 10% and the information has for the most part been very valuable to us.

What if someone were to send persons to www.churchrater.com instead and have them put live posts where user-generated discussions could occur?

Would it be helpful or not?

I’d love to hear your feedback.

© Kerry R. Mackey, All Rights Reserved

Several of you have asked for more info on Riders 4 Christ as a conversation starter in your community. Here is a video clip of an event that was hosted to draw persons in for a spiritual conversation.
Please contact Kyle Loza and his team at Riders 4 Christ to have them minister in your community.