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Originally Posted by Terry
There's an adage from a former coworker at a prior employer, "it's better to blame than to be blamed".
In context of Freedom's post, the LC/LSM dont' want to take responsibility why there is lack of an increase. Today's LC is a far cry from the mid's 80's when it was easy to invite friends and classmates. Now, there's an unspoken understanding the LC meetings is not for everyone. It's no longer for general believers, but for ones who have a specific appreciation of the ministry. The scope of receiving is so much narrower than it used to be in prior decades.
Do elders and coworkers want to be addressed with real explanations why there isn't an increase? Lack of love and a lack of grace. They may ask, what are you talking about? Just allude to former elders and coworkers no longer welcome. Of course of you do, be prepared with the "negative" label.
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Lack of an increase is nothing new today among Christians. Just go to
http://faithcommunitiestoday.org/ and you will discover that this is not unique. Let's face it, groups like "Youth with a Mission" or "Acts 29" are trying to push the mantle but today it is more difficult. Back in the day when I was involved in "Teen Challenge" and "Campus Crusade" it was different. Admittedly the LC has done nothing to help themselves and they are pretty much closed. However, the problem is more widespread in the US then just the LC's lack of growth. Everything needs to be seen in its own perspective.