Comments on: They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love: Some Thoughts on the GCR

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Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:01:50 +0000

[...] Nathan Finn’s take on the GCR. [...]

By: Scot "Donatello" Randolph

Scot "Donatello" Randolph — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:34:20 +0000

Thanks for that. I did not realize that the GCR was such a hot button topic until i started working under an association and with association funded staff. Since i have moved to the Northwest i have heard quite a few people “questioning each other’s motives and assuming the worst about those with whom we differ.” I think a lot of people lash out because it affects them personally (aka funding). Yet it also hurts me personally to hear such baseless accusations against some of the men whose character i have grown to admire and respect over the years.
Call them wrong but do not call them liars.

By: Sam Currin

Sam Currin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:46:24 +0000

Dr. Finn, an excellent article. I hope all involved will take heed. However, unless we find some way to revive the 80% of SBC churches that are plateaued or declining, I have trouble seeing the results the GCR anticipates. I hope I’m wrong, but I fear I’m not. The resurgence will have to begin in the local church no matter what we decide in Orlando.

By: Michael DeBusk

Michael DeBusk — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:46:19 +0000

Thanks for helping us all to take the long view.

By: Roger Simpson

Roger Simpson — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:54:56 +0000

Nathan.

I agree 1000%.

We must have consensus. Which means that all stakeholders have to be in the loop.

By: Jerry Tidwell

Jerry Tidwell — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:27:58 +0000

Thanks Nathan. I read your articles often, though I seldom respond. As always, you seem to put in words what so many of us feel in our hearts. Keep it up!

By: Charlie Chastain

Charlie Chastain — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:23:23 +0000

Great post, Nathan. There’s a book that expounds on The Great Commission vs. The Great Commandment challenge- It’s called, “I’m OK- You’re Not: The Message We’re Sending Unbelievers and Why We Should Stop” by John Shore. Though some of it may come off as non-SBC fare, there are some excellent points throughout. One of the most telling aspects of the book is the inclusion of an “ouch” section at the end of each chapter. It offers considerable insight into some of the negative results of proclaiming the Truth at the expense of love.

By: Danny Sinquefield

Danny Sinquefield — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:09:10 +0000

Well said, Nathan. Thanks for the honest, timely reminder that we are on the same team and we have a lot of work to do. Friendly fire is never a good thing. The cause of the Gospel and Kingdom advancement is worth the hard work it will take in creating a renewed culture that is built on God’s Truth and mutual trust.

By: Henry Lyons

Henry Lyons — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:46:28 +0000

Don’t stop! Preach it, preacher!

By: Dave Miller

Dave Miller — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:20:18 +0000

Amen.