Evangelism • Leadership • Missiology • Church Health
You probably know somebody like this—that person who’s negative about just about everything. There are multiple reasons for this attitude, but I also think it’s really hard to change this attitude, whether it’s ours or someone else’s. Here’s why.
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My evidence is anecdotal, but my experience is that many, if not most, Sunday school classes or small groups turn inwardly at some point. Even those that start with the strongest outward focus sometimes lose this battle. Here are some reasons this shift happens.
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There have been times when I’ve just “sensed” what I’ve needed to do, but without a specific, clear biblical text that says, “Do this in this situation”—like, for example, when my wife and I have made ministry moves. Even my calling to preach came from my sense that God had uniquely grabbed my attention. I’ve learned to trust those feelings and impressions, but with these parameters in place.
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When I’ve taught classes on pastoral ministry, it’s not uncommon for a student to ask at some point, “How long should a worship service be?” My answer is perhaps not that helpful—“I don’t know”—but I’d rather offer evaluative questions than give a standard response. Here are some of the questions I’d consider.
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