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Originally Posted by Hope
When WL decided to put out his exposition of the Bible and use ten day trainings to provide an audience the blessings began to wane and eventually “the Ministry” completely replaced the vision of “Christ and the Church.”
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The "ministry" repalcing "Christ and the Church" was a gradual process. For years there was a way for believers visiting a locality or newly saved ones to come in and meet in a general way without being forced-fed "the ministry". In recent years there has been no way for a general Christian to come in and meet in a general way without having "a taste for the ministry". In effect "the ministry" has replaced the vision of "Christ and the Church". I wouldn't dare say completely. There are many who still have this vision, but are too dominated by "the ministry" to give an adjusting word.
I would say there is a way for local church table meetings to recieve general Christians. Just take the Bible for the speaking portion of the meeting. Leave the ministry for the ministry meetings.
Terry