Hey guys, earlier this year I wrote a similar blog on this same topic, however, I wanted to tweak it a bit by condensing the content, changing the approach, and drawing from some analogies in order to more clearly communicate each response. In addition, I also changed the format from text in trial #1 to video in trial #2. You might notice that the video offers only 4 responses, not 5, which was done for the sake of length. However, I did add the 5th response in text below the embedded video.
To be honest, I’ve felt hesitant to share the video because 1) it’s kinda weird watching yourself 2) I don’t wanna come across as self-promotional and 3) I feel like I am going out on uncharted waters a little bit. I don’t have a lot of experience doing/making this type of thing, but since YouTube is beginning to take off as an interactive online platform (like present day social media), I figured I might as well put some content out there for whoever stumbles across it.
So here is the video and, again, the 5th response is below it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwZv2NDJnI8
#5: I love Jesus, but not the church… yet, the local church is the vehicle for the Great Commission to our community. You are much more effective as a witness when fighting with the army of the local church around you instead of striving by yourself. A convincing picture of the gospel to the world will not be the attempts of one person, but the combined, multifaceted ways a community collectively declares and portrays the person and work of Jesus.
