Comments on: The More Cowbell Award I

By: Cerulean Sanctum » More Cowbell Award V

Cerulean Sanctum » More Cowbell Award V — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:16:50 +0000

[...] over-the-top trends in modern American Christianity. Previous More Cowbell Awards have gone to the Church Growth Movement, children's choirs in adult CCM, Christian conspiracy theorists, and Christian [...]

By: Res Ipsa

Res Ipsa — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 02:01:00 +0000

The irony is that even small, non-growing churches can and do often fall prey to the same criticism of not making disciples. A common weakness of non-growth churches is that they tend to be satisfied with themselves rather than seek true spiritual growth. A common weakness of “growth” churches is that they tend to exalt increase in number over increase iin quality.

Both types of churches easily and often fall short of the mark you have appropriately sketched out.

I remain hopeful and optimistic. If the church at Corinth could still be worthy of receiving an Epistle from Paul, I think we can keep pressing toward the goal you have identified.

Thanks for the post.

By: Doug McHone

Doug McHone — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 01:23:00 +0000

Amen!

By: TKls2myhrt

TKls2myhrt — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 00:53:00 +0000

Dan,

First, it’s a Friday night and I’m sitting at my computer laughing at the SNL skit video with my son. I live such an exciting life!

Second, I totally understood the middle part of your post. It is a perfect description of why I left my former church and why I place #1 priority on strengthening my family’s faith. I found a church that places spiritual maturity high on the list. I think it starts with the kids; kids who have strenghthened faith will be more likely to have strong faith as adults. “Be strong in the grace that is Christ Jesus.” - a verse with deep meaning.

By: Milton Stanley

Milton Stanley — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 22:59:00 +0000

The first and third paragraphs are definitely winners. Some good points in the overall essay, but over the top in places, I guess. I’m still not sure where this award-winning essay comes from (just glad it wasn’t my blog). Peace.