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Resources on Ecclesiastical Separation « Orchard Keeper

Resources on Ecclesiastical Separation « Orchard Keeper
This is a great compilation of articles on ecclesiastical separation (something I addressed in a brief manner in this post).

When Do You Contact a Local Area Pastor?

The guys over at Expository Thoughts asked the question, “When do you contact a local area pastor?” (when one of his members begins attending your church). I have actually had this situation occur, and I handle it differently depending on the situation. If the church they are coming from is a church of “like faith” [...]

Thinking About Separation & Unity (Part 3: Practical Separation)

Sometimes I am asked, “Why so many denominations? Why can’t we just all get along?” And sometimes I have asked myself the question, “If we’re all independent fundamental Baptists, then why can’t we get along?” It seems that there is always some issue or doctrine that divides churches. These are areas of practical separation. But [...]

Thinking About Separation & Unity (Part 2: Pastoral Separation)

I want to continue my discussion on separation and unity this week. In part 1 we looked at personal separation from the world and how it affects unity in the church. This week I want to consider Pastoral (or Ecclesiastical) separation and how it affects unity between different churches.
I want to keep this post as [...]

Smart Things Other People Have Written

Things have been sort of hectic here in the ministry and I am still formulating my thoughts on part 2 of ‘Unity and Separation’. In the meantime I thought I would give you some interesting articles that I have read by other people that are much more articulate than me.
First and foremost, this article on [...]

Thinking About Separation and Unity (Part 1: Personal Separation)

I have been thinking a lot about biblical separation and unity lately. I think it might help to put into words my thoughts and see what folks in the blogosphere think.
There are two main areas of biblical separation: “Personal” separation and “Pastoral” (Ecclesiastical) separation. Both Personal and Pastoral separation have “practical” aspects that must be [...]