Thinking Toward the Future

1
Thinking Toward the Future

• The Dangerous Church in 2010

2
Cautions

• Dont Believe the Hype.
• Many who promote bad news have a program to fix
  it.
• Be more cynical.
• Be People of Issachar (1 Chronicles 1232).
• There are trends we can and should watch.
• Skate Where the Puck Is.

3
From a Cultural Perspective

• The Dangerous Church Will Have
• Seized Economic Opportunity
• Addressed Sexual Brokenness
• Wrestled with Gender Inclusion
• Faced Increasing Intolerance

4
From a Church Perspective

• The Dangerous Church Will Have
• Navigated the Post-Seeker Context
• Regained Confidence in the Gospel
• Addressed Evangelical Confusion
• Rethought Discipleship
• Worked Through Denominational Catharsis
• Found Networking Strategies
• Implemented New Innovations