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To: Between the Lines
My dad used to say that the Southern Baptists were the Roman Catholic Church of the south.

Personally I just don't think SBC'ers are really into evangelism. I'm talking about individuals. Many of the evangelical methods suggested sound like a slight variation of the telemarketwers approach. Also, its been my perception that alot of these churches really ask alot from the church visitor. They expect the visitor to pretty much impose himself/herself on the church. The church membership ought to be seeking out the visitor and really welcome them but they really dont do that. Most church members are generally pretty tribalistic. IMHO.

27 posted on 02/23/2010 7:22:09 PM PST by fkabuckeyesrule (Climate-gate is here so can Darwin-gate be far behind?)
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To: fkabuckeyesrule

I’m ex-military, and have moved around a lot. I think you are pretty accurate. Many SBC congregations are comfortable, and don’t really WANT to reach others. IMHO. I’ve been in some wonderful congregations, but I’d say more than half I’ve seen were social clubs for the saved.


29 posted on 02/23/2010 7:34:33 PM PST by Mr Rogers (I loathe the ground he slithers on!)
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