Comments on: What About Theology?

By: Annette

Annette — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:03:48 +0000

A big AMEN to that!

By: Desiree

Desiree — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:52:07 +0000

Good point. Understanding and learning theology are closely related with the love of the word.

By: jabberfrog

jabberfrog — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:02:08 +0000

Maybe I'm lost in semantics. I think reading Packer and other theological authors are great… drowning in these books can be equally as 'silo-ing' if we don't strike a balance. This comes from a person that has read a smattering leadership books. (Frankly I prefer the executive summaries… takes far less time.)

I agree with what you're saying, Henry. We have to know the implications of what we teach in a group setting and in our one-to-one counseling. I'm challenged to dig in more. If the extent of our development as CM's is strictly leadership books, we short-change the audience to which we minister. Sad

Yet, ultimately, the value lies in our personal depth of Bible study. Not just reading, but actually study and digestion of His Word. We can all agree that nothing changes that. It's our love for the Word that translates in our communications and inspires others to love His Word, as well.

Thanks for the challenge

By: Henry Zonio

Henry Zonio — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:41:53 +0000

Yes, you gain a deeper appreciation for the vastness of God. It's funny that the more you get to know God, the more you realize that you will never be able to fully know God on this side of eternity. I think a growing knowledge of theology also gives you a greater respect and understanding of those who have a different perspective on Scripture than you do.

By: Henry Zonio

Henry Zonio — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:38:48 +0000

Thanks Jared.

By: Henry Zonio

Henry Zonio — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:35:57 +0000

Exactly!

By: Desiree

Desiree — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:56:22 +0000

Yes! I think this has got to be one of your best posts! Probably my favorite! My hope is that people will realize theology is NOT boring and in the way of getting things done. It's AWESOME! The more you learn, the more in love with God you become. It's so important.

By: Erin Z

Erin Z — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:09:59 +0000

I think it also adds to a cp's credibility as a minister. And the more credibility we have, the more influence we can have in the entire church. (Or did you already say this?)

By: Jared Stewart Kennedy

Jared Stewart Kennedy — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:34:08 +0000

Great little article! When a children's minister is honest about his or her theological glasses, it is a great help to parents as well. A church's policies on childhood baptism, child evangelism, etc. should flow from its doctrinal viewpoint. It is helpful for a children's minister to be able to explain the "Why?" behind these policies, and not always refer parents out to the elders.