Pros and Cons of the Booming Church Conference Culture
Just about every week of the year there's a Christian conference or lectureship going on somewhere. As this style of event has steadily grown, it seems necessary to stop to ask a few questions about what the intended effects are, if they're being met, and if any negative side effects are presenting themselves. We discuss: 00:00 - Introduction and disclaimers04:10 - The great blessings15:33 - The cross-examination28:16 - The keynote speaker vs. the local preacher32:45 - Don't discount local fellowship and worship42:06 - Is more preaching our biggest need?51:53 - Think Fast: Why the Coldplay Couple went so viral With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com And, join our mailing lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co
Think Deeper · Focus Press
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Just about every week of the year there's a Christian conference or lectureship going on somewhere.
As this style of event has steadily grown, it seems necessary to stop to ask a few questions about what the intended effects are, if they're being met, and if any negative side effects are presenting themselves. We discuss:
00:00 - Introduction and disclaimers
04:10 - The great blessings
15:33 - The cross-examination
28:16 - The keynote speaker vs. the local preacher
32:45 - Don't discount local fellowship and worship
42:06 - Is more preaching our biggest need?
51:53 - Think Fast: Why the Coldplay Couple went so viral
With Will Harrub, Jack Wilkie, and Joe Wilkie
Check out our sponsors at cobbpublishing.com
And, join our mailing lists at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co