Reimagining Church Discipline: Love's Rugged Commitment in Centered Communities (Unified Series)

Episode • Feb 14, 2022 • 1h 14m

Mike Erre and Tim Stafford continue their exploration of church models by diving deeper into what it means to practice discipline in centered communities. They discuss the transformative concept of love as a rugged commitment—a commitment to be with others, be for others, and help others move toward growth. Drawing from listener emails and personal experiences, they contrast bounded, fuzzy, and centered church approaches, emphasizing the importance of relational discernment over judgment, wisdom over rules, and the messy yet rewarding journey of living in authentic community.

Key Takeaways:

Love as a Rugged Commitment – Understanding love as a steadfast commitment to, with, and for others before guiding them toward transformation.
From Judgment to Discernment – Differentiating between condemning judgment (bad krino) and relational discernment (good krino) in church discipline.
Wisdom Over Rules – Emphasizing the importance of guiding others through wisdom rather than imposing strict rules, both in church contexts and parenting.
The Power of Relational Dynamics – Exploring how genuine relationships founded on commitment and advocacy enable meaningful influence and growth within communities.
Reframing the Gospel and Evangelism – Discussing the implications of starting with the right foundation of the gospel focused on the Kingdom rather than a bounded set of beliefs.

Resources Mentioned:

A Fellowship of Differents by Scott McKnight – Link
Faith Improvised podcast by Tim Gombis – Link
Previous episodes on Bounded, Fuzzy, and Centered Churches – Link

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