tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post6061380367419654222..comments2023-03-22T18:08:01.774-04:00Comments on Broken Pastor: Porn and the Dark Side of Christian ConferencesPastor Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13637699569110651843noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post-45044343389046633562010-08-18T10:02:00.509-04:002010-08-18T10:02:00.509-04:00@Al
I think the number of conferences proves the p...@Al<br />I think the number of conferences proves the point that pastors and church leaders are fooled into thinking that a quick fix by an expert will solve ministry problems. I know that is my tendency.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment and for following.Pastor Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13637699569110651843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post-29069070772608581522010-08-18T08:09:49.416-04:002010-08-18T08:09:49.416-04:00I've also noticed two things about conferences...I've also noticed two things about conferences that most leaders appear to agree on:<br /><br />1. There are too many of them<br /><br />2. The number of them should be reduced, by someone else cancelling theirs. <br /><br />Terribly great article. Thanks.Al Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07179473485486839470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post-47617980313786732642010-04-28T16:56:09.497-04:002010-04-28T16:56:09.497-04:00@IST - Our hearts are idol-making factories, right...@IST - Our hearts are idol-making factories, right? <br /><br />It doesn't matter the subject or the theological slant or the speakers at a conference, the dynamic is the same. Our hearts, without Christ's grace, worship ease and success not the LORD. <br /><br />Conferences just turn up the heat on fleshly desires. Maybe more than many of us are willing to admit.<br /><br />Have mercy onBroken Pastorhttp://www.brokenpastor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post-39661190996166270332010-04-28T16:20:54.762-04:002010-04-28T16:20:54.762-04:00WOW!
What a great analogy - and a timely article....WOW!<br /><br />What a great analogy - and a timely article. Although I've participated in and now rail against the proseperity conferences (insert applicable pastor and promises here), the same could be said of other conferences as well.<br /><br />I agree - it's all about "here are 10 steps to make your minsitry more/less (fill in the blank)", and the stark and humbling Speaking Truthhttp://imspeakingtruth.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post-71633533429505187912010-04-21T22:31:48.837-04:002010-04-21T22:31:48.837-04:00@Zach - glad I made it in your book man - assuming...@Zach - glad I made it in your book man - assuming you are Mr. Ricecheck.<br /><br />@aaron d - I'm with you. If we'll accept what the Lord calls us to, it's a lot better for all of us. But man there is pressure from within my own soul and from within the church to 'be somebody' and it's soooo easy to slip into idol worship! Pray for me. And your pastor too!<br /><br />@Broken Pastornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post-33267805516525422352010-04-21T21:27:35.812-04:002010-04-21T21:27:35.812-04:00@Madame Rubies, so are you saying that Christian w...@Madame Rubies, so are you saying that Christian women put on a happy fake face? <br /><br />We really need to have that 'Loser saint + sinner conference Anonymous mentioned. But who would show up?Broken Pastornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post-45246772287140130802010-04-21T21:25:30.701-04:002010-04-21T21:25:30.701-04:00Anonymous,
Confession is good for the soul and adm...Anonymous,<br />Confession is good for the soul and admitting brokenness has a freeing effect. <br /><br />Hoping that by bringing the reality out into the light that the darkness will lose it's power.<br /><br />Satan loves secrets. I'm learning to hate them.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.Broken Pastornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post-24543778022672076862010-04-21T20:01:20.558-04:002010-04-21T20:01:20.558-04:00But what if your the sort of pastor who never take...But what if your the sort of pastor who never takes a break? Who never does any kind of training or looks for a fresh angle.<br />What is the pure conference that no one can condemn?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post-49610262160525912882010-04-21T18:10:42.322-04:002010-04-21T18:10:42.322-04:00Interesting. I am generally skeptical about the ne...Interesting. I am generally skeptical about the need for conferences, especially with so much great material online - but the same can apply here. However, I have been encouraged by many of these things and without them my faith in God and my love for His word and the church would be less.James Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358861340283548458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post-88012366755455058912010-04-21T16:46:52.547-04:002010-04-21T16:46:52.547-04:00Noted. Good observation. Prayerfully the Lord wi...Noted. Good observation. Prayerfully the Lord will keep pastors more concerned about his work of redemption among the nations for the glory of HIS name...and not their own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post-11565272199469946392010-04-21T15:21:53.079-04:002010-04-21T15:21:53.079-04:00i'm in for the conference... Btw, you're a...i'm in for the conference... Btw, you're a success in my book, and there aren't many in the book so that's saying something.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311715105296332520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post-15943540904957005172010-04-21T15:18:06.920-04:002010-04-21T15:18:06.920-04:00"Loser Pastor" conference? Good one, LOL..."Loser Pastor" conference? Good one, LOL. How about one for the loser saints + sinners?<br /><br />;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post-62802902285514348712010-04-21T12:36:36.563-04:002010-04-21T12:36:36.563-04:00I forwarded this to a few people. Hubby is a mini...I forwarded this to a few people. Hubby is a minister and very picky about what conferences are worth the time/money/effort. I have felt similar about women's conferences.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630459404574301299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16385846.post-44615309580657276652010-04-21T12:11:09.614-04:002010-04-21T12:11:09.614-04:00Finally. Someone admitted it. I hate Christian con...Finally. Someone admitted it. I hate Christian conferences. It's why I've stopped going. Same goes for women's retreats. Or whatever. No point pretending. I don't have anything sexy to sell. No CRAZY RADICAL STORY to promote. i'm just a broken human being. Except I don't watch porn. I watch Food Network.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com