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Which is more cutting edge, cool, relevant and missional?

Acts-pert Poster Posts: 15570 **1/27/16 12:51 am**

In another post Cojak mentioned a plexiglass podium. This got the ole timer to thinkin (which as you boys know, can sometimes be controversial) bout which model/method/style/paradigm/etc of preaching/teaching is the most effective.

In your opinion, which of the following model/methods/styles/paradigms/etc is the most cutting edge, cool, relevant and missional way to present the gospel and communicate truth to a 21st audience:

1. Little round table with a bottle of water settin on it, an a stool fer the speaker to set on.

2. A plexiglass podium to stand behind.

[Insert Acts Pun Here] Posts: 12817 **1/27/16 1:32 am**

To be really cutting edge today, you gotta have one of these:

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01000001 01100011 01110100 01110011 Posts: 24285 **1/27/16 1:35 am**

I must say one of the most missional services I have been in was a 4SQ church in Salt lake City. With young eager folks sitting around a young pastor who was sitting on a stool at a small round podium or table and giving a discourse on Salvation. One of the best I have encountered, considering the location, and the audience background. I sat spell bound as these folk were eager to LEARN. This pastor may not have turned any old LDS folk's heads, but he was turning heads and I think lives as he TAUGHT. I sat thinking, this is something like Jesus did. It had never impacted me before how important it was to GET THE POINT across without the normal PREACHING I was used to.

It is important for the audience to UNDERSTAND. Cool

I think he had a cup of coffee, but I never saw him taste it after the first few minutes. Imma thinking it got cold. Smile

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Acts-pert Poster Posts: 16646 **1/27/16 8:39 am**

OTCP - this ranting on missional congregations doesn't make sense.

The world has changed since I grew up.
There are now numerous folks that have no idea about a basic knowledge of Christianity. When I grew up - even the sinners understood about "sin" and such.
Now - there is a huge vacuum.
These newer congregations are simply filling that vacuum in a new way.
One isn't better or worse than another.
Get a grip.
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my opinion on being relevant

Acts Enthusiast Posts: 1274 **1/27/16 8:59 am**

You don't need a fancy podium. What you need is: a desk next to a co-worker, a check out counter at a store, a street corner where people gather, a class room in the local high school, a coffee house where college kids gather, a break room, a fence in a back yard, the internet, facebook, twitter, a fishing lake with your kids/grandkids, text messaging, the local hang out.....................

Since pastoring I have had a couple podiums to preach from. I am a COG preacher and have learned the podium is merely something to put your notes on. What matters most is the conversation and the interaction that is taking place.......those are the relevant and cool sermons.

Acts-pert Poster Posts: 16509 **1/27/16 9:05 am**

I think the problem comes when one is attempting to be cool and they're not cool. If people would just be themselves, it comes across so much better.

People like Kevin Wallace and Travis Johnson are just real and being themselves. They don't have to take measures to be "relevant." They have different styles but it is who they are. Just be real.

01000001 01100011 01110100 01110011 Posts: 24285 **1/27/16 9:21 am**

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[Insert Acts Pun Here] Posts: 14803 **1/27/16 10:09 am**

Thirty years ago, the plexiglass podium was cutting edge.
My verdict:
plexiglass podium is passe
stool is cool

I have no idea what would be cutting edge. I live in world which constantly astounds me with what is considered the newest popular thing. What's old is new, and maybe old fashioned heavy wood pulpits will come back around.
Maybe the next cutting edge thing will be drones. They can deliver a bottle of water (or beer, lol) to the speaker, take up offerings, pass out study notes--maybe even deliver the communion elements.

Golf Cart Mafia Underboss Posts: 3954 **1/27/16 10:49 am**

I wish you'd quit using the word missional when being negative. Obviously there is no understanding attached to the word when one lumps it in with a sarcastic tone.
As an individual that has been in the center of the missional movement for the last six years I would invite you to read some of the basic missional movement works before jumping to conclusions.

Start Here:
The Forgotten Ways - Hirsch
Creating a Missional Culture - Woodward
Surprise the World - Frost
The Road to Missional - Frost
The Shaping of Things to Come - Frost/Hirsch

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Hon. Dr. in Acts-celeratology Posts: 6385 **1/27/16 10:55 am**

I think the buzz should be " Matched Impedance". In the electrical world devices with matched impedance's transfer power more efficiently.

If these guys impedance's were matched equally with their recipients the total power received would be much better thus having greater results.

They all should focus on this and the transmission path to the recipients. We must have this and all current devices , including powerful amplifiers , flashing lights , smoke machines , coffee , donuts , pork shoulders for sale , big 4k TV's , more offerings , and raffles for those who wish to win a prize for bringing a visitor that will never return.

[Insert Acts Pun Here] Posts: 14803 **1/27/16 11:25 am**

C6th, ya might be on ta somethin there, but it might be hard to git a group of recipients what matches the impudence of Old Time Country Preacher.

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01000001 01100011 01110100 01110011 Posts: 24285 **1/27/16 2:51 pm**

OTCP aint got a country music bone in his body, Brandon. Especially that old country like Conway, Loretta, Dolly, Porter an gang.[/quote]

YOu might make it to Gen SEc/TReas But you will NEVER BE GO! Twisted Evil

You must be from California or New York City! I'm aghast! Shocked

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