His thesis is that the institutional church as we know it is not what Jesus had in mind… that interlinked house churches based around homes is actually the most primitive (and authentic) expression of true church. He gave lots of illustrations about how these kinds of movements (”church” stripped down to its bare bones… clusters of no more than 16 people… ) are multiplying explosively around the world. He also believes half of the world’s population will be reached for Christ by this “underground” movement.

So I’m musing about whether in the exodus of some people who love Jesus from the institutional church is God “seeding” something… these exiles have a disatisfaction with church as we have known it and a hunger for church as God intended it. Might God be birthing a missional house church movement in Australia too?

I don’t know if that has any resonance with you, but I’d encourage you to listen to Wolfgang’s tapes (or book) and see whether something in this speaks to you. I’ve posted the link to buy his talks… and others… in the “Dangerous Stories II” thread.

Let me know what you find!

Ephesians 5:11 (New International Version)

11Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

As Hillsong’s self appointed defender and ambassador to this site are you up to answering some questions ?

good call.

I guess Lionfish is stuffed then, because he only looks for what is (allegedly) dodgy.

“bout “female orgasms” in last Wednesday’s Bulletin article “Book of Revelations”…?

That is a really dirty, unchristian church that you defend.”

Sorry… what is dirty about a female orgasm?