“The entity God created to traffic His transcendence has fallen far from its mission when it chooses instead to traffic what can be found on any street corner or at the local mall. You may ask, "But how has the church done that?" * By offering secularists what they find mildly interesting and calling it church. *By submitting to self-help sermons where encounter with God is not even on the agenda. * By letting the horizontal excellence of the show stand in for Vertical impact. *By substituting the surprise or shock of superficial entertainment for the supernatural. Church was designed to deliver what we were created to long for. Church must again be about a Vertical encounter that interrupts and alters everything.”
Quote by James MacDonald
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Vertical Church: What Every Heart Longs for. What Every Church Can Be.
Vertical Church delves into the core of what individuals seek in religious communities, examining the spiritual yearnings that drive people to church. It also examines how churches can evolve to better meet these needs, offering insights into the potential for growth and transformation within religious institutions. more
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James MacDonald
James MacDonald, born on October 4, 1960, is a respected pastor known for his profound understanding of faith and his contributions to church work. more
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