8th August, 2008
Returning To The Fundamentals
I have really been thinking lately about all the good and bad stuff that has been going on in the “church” world and how it is impressing the secular world. In certain terms, I am applying that I have a deep concern, along with others, about the return to fundamentals. I truly believe that this is the step in the right direction for the churches and home groups to obtain a high level of success. Recently, I called Jon Stone, and we discussed this subject! Not at length, but securely to fashion that we were both in agreement that true success can have a base foundation of “fundamentals”.
Fundamental is defined as: serving as an original or generating source; of or relating to essential structure, function, or facts; of central importance; belonging to one’s innate or ingrained characteristics.
There is so much truth when this word is broken open for defined application. Not to mention, that there are plenty of stories of success from CEO’s and succesful businesses, that state the reason for such great success was staying with the fundamentals.
As a pastor I have sometimes moved away from the fundamentals looking for a more advanced way to be successful in ministry. Going to conferences and seminars to learn more about new ideas. Reading books and papers to find dynamic ways to be successful. You know, if it worked for them it may work for us scenario. However, I must admit I have never been able to testify of great success from these seminars. But what I can testify is that sticking to the fundamentals has brought the success that was needed.
I remember when Jack Hayford was asked about his success in Van Nuys, CA at the Church on the Way, he responded and said “I do not know how it happened.” What was insinuated was that he stuck to the fundamentals and success came.
The first fundamental I would ambly place in the #1 spot would be love! Paul even stated in 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (ESV). It seems to me that this is actually the foundation to the foundation of success. What do you think?
Best
Dennis
Posted at 4:00 pm |
On August 11, 2008 at 11:48 pm tyane boye said:
August 11, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Agree!
Is this the same Dennis Adams who was with the Worldwide Church of God in SF in 1974-@1981? If so,
know JR and I have thought about and prayed for you for many years.
Feel free to email.
Tyane
On August 12, 2008 at 7:46 pm dennis j. adams said:
August 12, 2008 at 7:46 pm
No I am not the same person that you are referring to.