(Rick Warren, Time Magazine, March 29, 2004) "The culture is asking, 'How do I fill this hole in my heart?'" he says. In an interview with Time Magazine March 29, 2004, Rick has this to say, "I'm translating the truth into 21st century language, and evidently a lot of people are listening." He's convinced that the nation is on the verge of a spiritual awakening, as people seek fulfillment they don't get in fast-track jobs and can't buy with gold cards. (Rick Warren Interview, Pastor's.com, August) I can show you thousands of churches where pastors are doctrinally sound they love the Lord they're committed and spirit-filled and yet their churches are dying on the vine." We've all heard speakers claim, "If you'll just pray more, preach the word, and be dedicated, then your church will grow." Well, that's just not true. It really bothers me that some pastor's conferences promote that myth - leaving pastors feeling discouraged and guilty instead of encouraged. Some of the most dedicated prayer warriors I know are pastors of dying churches. "It's a myth that all you need is prayer and dedication to grow a healthy church. (A Regular Purpose-Driven Guy, Christianity Today, ) "We were captivated by his positive appeal to nonbelievers. "He had a profound influence on Rick," Kay says. "We had a very stony ride out to the conference," she says, because such nontraditional ministry scared her to death. "During his last year in seminary, he and Kay drove west to visit Robert Schuller's Institute for Church Growth. Although Paul never used the term 'Seeker Sensitive,' he definitely pioneered the idea." God tells us to be sensitive to the hang-ups of unbelievers in our services. "The point Paul is making is that we must be willing to adjust our worship practices when unbelievers are present (1 Corinthians 14:23). "Keep your pastoral prayers short in your seeker services.The unchurched can’t handle long prayers their minds wander or they fall asleep." (Rick Warren, "The Purpose Driven Life helps readers determine the focus of their lives," ) "The goal of 'The Purpose Driven Life' is to help people develop a heart for the world." " For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book," Revelation 22:19. ![]() Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar," Proverbs 30:5-6. " Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Women are to baptize, and women are to teach, not just men." Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you," Deuteronomy 4:2. Warren argued, “We claim that we believe that the Great Commission is for everybody, both men and women are to fulfill the Great Commission.” He continued, “There are four verbs in the Great Commission: ‘go,’ ‘make disciples,’ ‘baptize,’ and ‘teach.’ Women are to go. ![]() This passage involves Jesus telling His disciples to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” The best-selling author shared three scripture passages that led him to conclude that it was acceptable for women to become pastors three years ago. Now we are talking about a difference of interpretation.” ![]() Everybody in the SBC believes in the inerrancy of scripture. Warren said, “This is not a battle between liberals and conservatives. In a podcast interview with Russell Moore, the former SBC Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission President, Warren said he thinks that he should approach scripture humbly and the church was at its best at its birth.
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