WHY? #Reimagine...
To reimagine is not to change what we believe
But to reconsider how we think about what we believe.
If we are unable to differentiate between our beliefs (theology, doctrines) and thoughts (ideas, applications, systems, best practices), then we will ultimately be unable to defend our values and discern the foundations of social change and political preferences.
To reimagine, is to rethink, review and revise, prompted by a Holy Spirit revealed fresh-for-our-times application of the unchanging truth of Scripture. We are blessed by and greatly benefit from but we are not bound by tradition. Transformation requires fresh application.
To reimagine is not to rely on human imaginations; just the opposite, it is a yielding to the revelation of the Holy Spirit that infuses human thinking with the mind of Christ which allows us to know the will of our Holy God. A unique application to our times and our trials.
To reimagine, individuals – cohort groups - congregations – collaborations, must employ the gifts of the Holy Spirit (especially prayer) and the resource of scripture.
To refuse to the Holy Spirit's work to renew our minds, is ultimately an act of disobedience, because we are commanded to "let God completely change the way that you think" so that we ( individually and corporately) demonstrate God's will is good for all. So that means our leadership and ministries, not just our personal moral life, must be transformed. Our disciple making, prayer, evangelism, church itself…
We should expect the renewing of our mind, a reimagination led by the Spirit, to result in great works for a great God.
CHURCH. THINK. DIFFERENT!
#ItSeemsToMe...Christians need to "repent" of behaviors AND beliefs that are not pleasing to God.
["Greek was the language of the gospels and the word “repent” was recorded as “metanoia.”
"Meta” means “after” and it bears the concept of “shift” or “change” (as in the word metamorphosis).
“Noia” translates to “mind.” “Metanoia” is a clarion call to transformational thinking. Suzette Martinez Standring]
Asking God to give us courage,
Phil Miglioratti
Curator for The Reimagine.Network
NEXT STEPS On Your Journey
- Self-Examination: Are You a Reimagineer in Every Minsitry Role?
- Pray through this Coaching Session Interview
- Read how to reimagine like Romans 12:2 (scroll to also see guest commentary)
- Dig into Design You Church's #Reimagine Journey... and our "Manifesto for a Reimagined Church"
- Listening in prayer
>>> Please review these brief descriptions ~ They are important to your prepartation for exploration:
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| Why Reimagine Here on Reimagine.Network ? |
How do I navigate the revamped format? Why "revamped"? |
| Your Journey Begins. HERE | How do I GPS this journey? |
| Discussion Group Guide | How can I involve my leadership team or small group? |
| About | What is the DNA of The Reimagine.NetworK? Where is it taking me?? |
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Jeremiah 33:3
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BONUS Content >>>SCROLL for RELATED COMMENTARY by GUEST-POSTERS + FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS
WHY? Rethink...
Join us for a SPECIAL 90-minute webinar with Ryan Burge as we launch a NEW Certification in Church Trends. We’re answering a key question…
What if your church is still reacting to a religious world that no longer exists?
Many ministry strategies were built for a world that disappeared years ago.
For about two decades, the religion of young adults in America was fairly stable. Then the 1990s happened. In just a few years, the lines bent:
This was not a minor adjustment. It was a hinge point.
🗓️ Join Ryan Burge and Sam Rainer for a special 90-minute webinar on June 18th at 1:00 p.m. Eastern: Why the 1990s Changed Everything in American Religion
We will also introduce the new Certification in Church Trends, designed to help church leaders read the data, interpret the changes, and lead with greater clarity.
This webinar is built for pastors, staff, consultants, and thoughtful lay leaders who want more than anecdotes.
"From the 1960s through the 1990s, Kodak dominated the world of film and photography. But that success also made the company slow to accept that technology was changing. Ironically, Kodak helped invent one of the first digital cameras in 1975, yet it hesitated to embrace the future. By the 1990s and 2000s, digital cameras (and later camera phones) quickly replaced traditional film. In 2012, the company declared bankruptcy."
[theamericanfacts.com]
The Church will never disappear but your version of "church" or the "churchianity" of an era not only may disappear; it has in many times and pkaces.
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