The following is a quote from “Called to Stay” by Caleb
Breakey. This is a book I have had on my
shelf, but only picked up this morning, but from the beginning, it speaks what
I have heard as pastor, experienced both as pastor and parishioner and ultimately
what I see as an opportunity.
“Lead Passionless
Believers to Heart Change
Even as I write this, a thousand voices from my peers
whisper and shout:
- I’ve tried being a “change agent” in my church. It doesn’t work.
- If you only knew how hurt I am, you’d understand that staying in church is impossible.
- Church people burn you at the stake when you stop conforming to their hypocritical and judgmental ways.
- This is all fine for you, but God called me out of the church for a reason—and I’m not going back.
- I’ve messed up too many times for God to use me in my church.
- I’ve been stomped, belittled, and discriminated against by church hierarchies in ways you cannot even fathom….
I’m simply here to talk about an action-oriented lifestyle
that mirrors Jesus, leads passionless believers to heart change, and draws out
believers to timid to go all-in for Christ.”
This is a book I am looking forward to devouring!!!
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