At the beginning of a New Year it is sometimes helpful to review that which has preceded. So here is a recapitulation of the three navigational principles that we have already looked at.
Reminder: these principles were developed by the French Evangelical Alliance for churches attempting to be fully biblical and full witnesses in this perpetually fluctuating world.
They are found in David Brown' book: «Servir à nos Français».
Principle #1: doctrine of warm welcome
1/ “We believe we need to bring together the biblical convictions of a professing church with warm welcome toward those who come in contact with that church.”
Principle #2: incarnation and reflection
“The church is as much the church when she is dispersed in society as when she is assembled.”
"A major part of the work of the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, is therefore to give form to the 'reality' [the Truth of God's eternal story] by providing a concrete expression of its existence and that through the life of its members."
Principle #6: participation and transformation
And coming soon to a blog near you…
Principle #4: simplicity and creativity
Principle #5: veritable encounter
See you then…
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