What is happening to the churches of christ
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^Future of the
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• Zealots– Anyone outside the CoC is lost. – The “old paths” must be defended.– Anyone who associates with the
“wrong” people are also wrong. – Interpret the bible by Command,
Example and Necessary Inference
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• Satisfied– Like things the way they are (since
1950)– Why should we change? – Motivated by keeping the Zealots
happy
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• Searchers– Change is helpful, but not at the cost
of our identity– Want to be spiritually vibrant
without losing relationship and tradition
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• Cautious– Want a vibrant, exciting faith, but
don’t want to hurt people getting it– Outside of the traditional church,
but unwilling to sever ties with the people there
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• Opens– Okay with non-traditional actions
and doctrines– Want to stay in the CoC fellowship– Think change is necessary for growth– “Change Agents”
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• Exasperateds– On the verge of leaving the CoC– Have been hurt by the exclusive,
traditional people in the CoC– Have little or no hope for change in
the CoC
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Innovative Churches
Traditional Churches
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Traditional Churches
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12 to 36 months