What Happens When The Style Is Gone
This morning I was reading an article about two prominent Pastors connected to the Southern Baptist Convention. Both have worldwide ministries and impact. Literally millions of people around the globe, to say nothing of the several thousand members and others faithfully attending before the COVID19 shutdown. The article was very specific and graphic about the differences in the ministry of these two men. While both were deemed to be ‘conservative’ in theology, one would be seen as traditional (although he was and is progressively modern) in his approach while the other one was the lights, sounds, smoke, and more, which many would term as 'contemporary'.. Both men have amassed an incredible number of followers from all walks of life. Different races, cultures, nationalities, and more were a part of each man’s congregation. At the outset I should offer that, having spent years and years within the traditional (never wanting to try much new) chu...