The last few years have been full of controversy among churches. There seems to be no end to the controversial subjects churches are being forced to address. Some come from within when our brothers and sisters challenge our traditional views and practices. Others are coming from the larger culture but spill over into the church. Regardless of their origin, the number of issues being reconsidered is huge. They include leadership models of church, worship practices, what is or is not part of “the gospel,” the mission of the church, how to interpret the Bible, the relationship between church and state, racial history and justice, gender roles in the church and family, LGBTQ matters, plus many others.

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