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Challenges of the Small Town
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anne Jankowski May 2. 25 Replies 0 Likes
Hey everyone! My wife, Alyssa, and I live in beautiful Slave Lake, Alberta. We left the IC a few months ago, and we feel like we're in that in-between stage (wilderness) where we are making room…Continue
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Anne Jankowski replied to Joshua Westcott's discussion Challenges of the Small Town"Joshua, you and your wife sound like my husband and I. We had been part of a house church some 12 years ago but after we moved to the country, we found ourselves back into an IC and mostly because of our kids.
We didn't go seeking but it…"
Jo Lynne Deaver replied to Joshua Westcott's discussion Challenges of the Small Town"Josh,
Wanted to encourage you today. I wanted to share with you what I have been learning as I too look for that fellowship of believers. Even though my desire is to be able to walk into an organic church that is already established and learn from…"
Catherine Seebald replied to Joshua Westcott's discussion Challenges of the Small Town"Josh,
So many of us have been through that wilderness when coming out of the IC. It seems to be a time of shedding theology, indoctrination and the resulting "filter" through which we have measured ourselves and even our…"
John Tyler replied to Joshua Westcott's discussion Challenges of the Small Town"Hey, Josh.
I am so sorry to hear how down you are. I guess I'm not the only one who would love to be able to connect with you locally, but again, like most, live too far away.
I know what you mean about drifting in and out of feeling…"
Joshua Westcott left a comment for Jo Lynne Deaver"Thank you Jo Lynne! I'm definately a reader myself and have been blessed to be taught how to "ask questions". I recently heard a wise proffessor mention that there's no point in giving answers to a student who…"
Joshua Westcott replied to Joshua Westcott's discussion Challenges of the Small Town"Thank you Carrie. And thank you, everyone! I'm afraid to say things have gotten much more challenging in the last few months. To be honest, I've never felt more empty and disconnected in my life. It's the…"
Jo Lynne Deaver left a comment for Joshua Westcott"I am on a journey similar to yours. I also live in a very small town. I was involved in an IC for over 20 years with the same pastors. We went through a church split and decided to follow the pastors and start a "new work" which seem to…"
Carrie Vaessen replied to Joshua Westcott's discussion Challenges of the Small Town"Our journey toward organic church began when I started to investigate a more Fundamentalist route believe it or not! I was born and raised Southern Baptist down here in cotton country but I have always known something wasn't real…"
Michael David replied to Joshua Westcott's discussion Challenges of the Small Town"Hey Josh,
Me and my family are in Alberta also. Fort McMurray has its issues of its own. My family has also started a home church. We have all types of seekers and IC people try-out our concepts but many wont stay commited to community. Will be…"
Michael Hartson replied to Joshua Westcott's discussion Challenges of the Small Town"yes, Quite true. "Doing Church" in house with out the Organic content, is just switching buildings. We as people tend to compartmentalize areas of our life. Church in this part, school in this part, marriage in this part,…"
Catherine Seebald replied to Joshua Westcott's discussion Challenges of the Small Town"You're so right, Darrell! Many of the house churches I'm familiar with are not organic expressions of church but are really just institutional church in miniature. As Frank Viola says, organic church (OC) is one of the most…"
Darrell Meeks replied to Joshua Westcott's discussion Challenges of the Small Town"I've been in house churches for more than 20 years now, and something that became very obvious to me is that no matter where one lives, whether it be a large city or a small village or town, there are hungry souls out there desiring…"
Vincent Vig replied to Joshua Westcott's discussion Challenges of the Small Town"I wish I could tell you I felt your pain, but the Lord blessed me to be in a city with an organic church already. VERY fortunate/blessed! In fact, Gene Edwards planted this one, and it's stood strong for 10 years! There is a…"
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- At 3:37pm on March 22, 2012, Jo Lynne Deaver said…
I am on a journey similar to yours. I also live in a very small town. I was involved in an IC for over 20 years with the same pastors. We went through a church split and decided to follow the pastors and start a "new work" which seem to start out well. After about 10 years in the new location, the church facility burned to the ground. I had already been questioning what I believed and why several months prior to this. It really began when I read Francis Chan's book Crazy Love. I just finished Pagan Christianity which really pushed me over the top. Anyway, after our facility burned it was "decided" we would not rebuild. Our pastors relocated the "church" and all of the members were left to go wherever they wanted. So began my search. I guess I said all of that to say this, after reading Pagan Christianity I can't attend a regular church service without all of those questions in my spirit. So I have come to a crossroads as what to do. But I do know this, that our God knew from the beginning of time exactly where we would be and he is big enough to provide. Be encouraged and I will pray for you. I would also appreciate your prayers also.
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Jo Lynne Deaver left a comment for Richard Kozlowski"Richard,
Welcome to the family of Organic Church Today. As you connect to other believers in Christ, I'm sure you will be edified. Be Blessed in your walk of faith.
In Christ,
Jo Lynne"
Jo Lynne Deaver left a comment for Loretta Rodrigues"Loretta,
Thanks for sharing. I have been a Christian since 1985. I guess that would be 27 years. About a year and a half ago I started questioning why I believed some of things I had been taught. In the last 6 months or so I also have read…"
Jonathon Baer replied to Jo Lynne Deaver's discussion Don't Limit Opportunities"I had hoped what I said made sense. Sometimes I don't articulate what I'm trying to communicate. Nothing is to be construed as to limit what the Holy Spirit can and will do since he is like the wind. It is not for us to always understand…"
Loretta Rodrigues left a comment for Jo Lynne Deaver"Hi Jo Lynne, Thanks for your warm welcome. I've been a Christian ( I was raised a catholic ) for the last 7-8 years and attended a NT (Pastor led) church for about a year. My husband is an unbeliever and rabidly so! He…"
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Maegan Verrett left a comment for Jo Lynne Deaver"Thanks for your comment, Jo Lynne! I'm hoping to find some others like myself here in NE. It's quite lonely being the only one around. I've got my parents, but it's just not the same. You know? Thanks again! Have a great…"
Jo Lynne Deaver left a comment for Loretta Rodrigues"Welcome Loretta,
Love connecting with the body of Christ all over the world! Looking forward to your contributions to the body!
In Christ,
Jo Lynne"
Jo Lynne Deaver left a comment for Maegan Verrett"Welcome Maegan,
Hope you enjoy being a part of OCT. Be blessed in the Lord!
In Christ,
Jo Lynne"
Jo Lynne Deaver replied to Jo Lynne Deaver's discussion Don't Limit Opportunities"Jonathon,
Thanks for your reply. You are an encouraging and confirming voice. What you said was very much needed. I too had been told in the past that a person could be "so heavenly minded you're no earthly good.' But that…"
Jonathon Baer replied to Jo Lynne Deaver's discussion Don't Limit Opportunities"To address your first paragraph: I, too, have been somewhat dismayed to see very little activity and interaction with this excellent medium. Kenny put a lot into this and it is a shame it isn't maximized.
Second paragraph: Simply: Be ready,…"
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