Tag: pastoral practice
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Word Matters #7 — “Church”: Why Buildings Aren’t the Church (They’re Just the Rain Shelter)
A deep dive into what “church” really means — why ekklēsia is people, not buildings, and why the “rain shelter” joke is good theology.
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Word Matters #6 — “Holy Catholic Church”: Why I Don’t Say “Holy Universal Church”
Early in ministry I thought replacing “catholic” with “universal” in the creed was pastoral genius. Years later, I’m convinced the swap creates more confusion than it solves. “Catholic” is the older, clearer, safer word — once you explain it. This piece explores why the historic term guards the gospel better than its modern substitute, and…