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  1. Salty

    Mega-Church Vs Small-Church

    In addition, I would also talk to the pastor - I did this - not to cause problems - but to make pastors & churches aware. Many would say they had friendly churches well they did - but as I mentioned - in their own cliques.
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    IF you were not right now a Baptist, what would be a Church or group could see attending then?

    So if this individual is in the hospital - I'm sure that pastor will call the airlines to book a flight to see this man - unless that televangelist has his own personal jet......
  3. Salty

    Mega-Church Vs Small-Church

    I would make myself very available to be greeted! In fact my wife tells everyone that I am a social butterfly!
  4. Salty

    A Church Library

    1) If the church starts a Christian School,... 2) could be a resource for non-church families to visit....
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    ICE

    And the USSR (Russia) is in no rush - they have plenty of patience. But Americans tend to be very inpatient! - When they pray "Lord give me patience and give it to me now!"
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    ICE

    The FY (Fiscal Year) ends on 30 Sep 2025 https://www.army.mil/article/286027/army_meets_fiscal_year_2025_recruiting_goals_four_months_early
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    Mega-Church Vs Small-Church

    When I was a radio talk-show host -one of my callers stated that he attended a friendly church. So over the next several months I visited many, many churches! Out of some 50 churches that I visited, (incognito) only 5 churches passed the WOIV "Friendly Church" progrram! And all five of those...
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    ICE

    The last draft call was on December 7, 1972- Thus no man was inducted after 29 Dec 1972 (the 31st was on a Sunday). Therefore any draftee would be discharged no later than 29 Dec 1974. However, earlier in 1974, DOD directed than any man who had been drafted would be discharged from active...
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    Vote to bar churches with women pastors fails again at SBC Annual Meeting

    So what you are saying - People know what they believe - they just don't know WHY they believe it?!
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    Military Service

    Well, Dr Bob - in Apr of 1971 - I had arrived at Oakland Army Base for shipment to Viet-nam. About 36 hours later in formation we were informed that we were being sent to Germany! Being I Private - I just did what I was told! Arrived in Germany - Went to Chapel service (I wont mention the...
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    ICE

    Having been an NCO for well over 10 years, I will have to give some thought about this...
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    A Church Library

    Looks like you did a great job..... Let me know when you move to Central New York......
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    IF you were not right now a Baptist, what would be a Church or group could see attending then?

    This could actually be two questions! 1) which would I attend - there are several I would consider attending 2) Which would I join? whole different story But I might consider Plan Charlie - Start a home Bible study - with the possibly of starting a new church
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    Mega-Church Vs Small-Church

    I wonder how many folks love meag churches so they can get lost in the crowd. If they miss a week, 2 or even 4 - will anybody really notice? Are they serving in a position - or do they just thing that there are enough others to fill positions..
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    Catholic Pope potential

    Remember Pope John Paul I? he died just 33 days later at age 65!
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    Inter-Service Rivalry

    Its official - no more making fun of the Air Force! Now we mess with the Space Force!
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    Vote to bar churches with women pastors fails again at SBC Annual Meeting

    Suppose the proposed amendment were to say "Senior Pastor" Does anyone have a problem with a female be a "Children's pastor"?
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    Greetings

    Welcome to the BB - do look forward to your input. BTW all Baptists churches (notice small "c") are independent as every Baptist church is autonomous - which means : independent and having the power to make your own decisions 2. an autonomous organization…
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    Mega-Church Vs Small-Church

    Not just entertainment! Locally, here in Syracuse, a once large church fell to about 20 people. (In fact, I attended the week they announced they had sold their their historicist downtown bldg. Over the next 10 years, the pastor had built it up to over 200. He then retired - over the next...
  20. Salty

    Mega-Church Vs Small-Church

    My main concerns: 1) is the distance some are traveling -- if you are going over 30-50 miles - would you neighbors attend with you? 2) What is the motivation to going to that mega church - is it the pastor?
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