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ThenThen

andand

NowNow

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In ScriptureIn Scripture

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In ScriptureIn Scripture(Church mentioned rarely,(Church mentioned rarely,

Ekklesia meaning Ekklesia meaning Gathering/Community)Gathering/Community)

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ScriptureScripture

Christ to ConstantineChrist to Constantine

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ScriptureScripture

Christ to ConstantineChrist to Constantine

Institutionalization of Institutionalization of LiturgyLiturgy

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Institutional LiturgyInstitutional Liturgy

Separation of LaitySeparation of Laity

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Institutional LiturgyInstitutional Liturgy

Separation of LaitySeparation of Laity

Prescribed FormatPrescribed Format

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Institutional LiturgyInstitutional Liturgy

Separation of LaitySeparation of Laity

Prescribed FormatPrescribed Format

Elevation of ClergyElevation of Clergy

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Institutional LiturgyInstitutional Liturgy

Separation of LaitySeparation of Laity

Prescribed FormatPrescribed Format

Elevation of ClergyElevation of Clergy

Sinfulness/Sinfulness/Unworthiness/GuiltUnworthiness/Guilt

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Institutional LiturgyInstitutional Liturgy

Separation of LaitySeparation of Laity

Prescribed FormatPrescribed Format

Elevation of ClergyElevation of Clergy

Sinfulness/Sinfulness/Unworthiness/GuiltUnworthiness/Guilt

Official BuildingsOfficial Buildings

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Institutional LiturgyInstitutional Liturgy

Moved the TableMoved the Table

From the House toFrom the House to

InstitutionInstitution

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Institutional LiturgyInstitutional Liturgy

ReinforcedReinforced

HierarchicalHierarchical

ControlControl

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AA

Re-emergenceRe-emergence

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Bangladesh, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Cambodia,

Canada, China, Cuba, Canada, China, Cuba,

Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Egypt, Ethiopia, India,

Latin America, Sri Lanka, Latin America, Sri Lanka,

Vietnam, Vietnam,

USAUSA

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WhyWhy

A Return of the TableA Return of the Table

To the Home ?To the Home ?

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Reasons for Return:Reasons for Return:

InstitutionalInstitutional

LiturgicalLiturgical

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Institutional ReasonsInstitutional ReasonsHierarchical AbuseHierarchical Abuse

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Institutional ReasonsInstitutional ReasonsHierarchical AbuseHierarchical Abuse

Personal AlienationPersonal Alienation

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Institutional ReasonsInstitutional ReasonsHierarchical AbuseHierarchical Abuse

Personal AlienationPersonal Alienation

Institutional DiscriminationInstitutional Discrimination

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Institutional ReasonsInstitutional ReasonsHierarchical AbuseHierarchical Abuse

Personal AlienationPersonal Alienation

Institutional DiscriminationInstitutional Discrimination

Lack of SpiritualityLack of Spirituality

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Institutional ReasonsInstitutional ReasonsHierarchical AbuseHierarchical Abuse

Personal AlienationPersonal Alienation

Institutional DiscriminationInstitutional Discrimination

Lack of SpiritualityLack of Spirituality

Irrelevance in Today’s WorldIrrelevance in Today’s World

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Reason:Reason:

Institutional ChurchInstitutional Church

has been madehas been made

Un-ChristlikeUn-Christlike

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Liturgical ReasonsLiturgical ReasonsSexismSexism

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Liturgical ReasonsLiturgical ReasonsSexismSexism

Pervasive Pervasive Unworthiness/GuiltUnworthiness/Guilt

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Liturgical ReasonsLiturgical ReasonsSexismSexism

Pervasive Pervasive Unworthiness/GuiltUnworthiness/Guilt

Outdated Words and MusicOutdated Words and Music

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Liturgical ReasonsLiturgical ReasonsSexismSexism

Pervasive Pervasive Unworthiness/GuiltUnworthiness/Guilt

Outdated Words and MusicOutdated Words and Music

Poor MinistersPoor Ministers

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Liturgical ReasonsLiturgical ReasonsSexismSexism

Pervasive Pervasive Unworthiness/GuiltUnworthiness/Guilt

Outdated Words and MusicOutdated Words and Music

Poor MinistersPoor Ministers

Boring/Depressing/Boring/Depressing/ImpersonalImpersonal

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Liturgical Reason:Liturgical Reason:

Liturgy has been Liturgy has been renderedrendered

Non-Transformative,Non-Transformative,

IrrelevantIrrelevant

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JesusJesus

Never asked to be Never asked to be Worshiped,Worshiped,

OnlyOnly

Emulated.Emulated.

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LeadershipLeadership

House Churches NowHouse Churches Now

LeadershipLeadership

FormatFormat

House Churches NowHouse Churches Now

LeadershipLeadership

FormatFormat

NetworkingNetworking

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LeadershipLeadership

FormatFormat

NetworkingNetworking

RelationshipsRelationships

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LeadershipLeadership

FormatFormat

NetworkingNetworking

RelationshipsRelationships

DiversityDiversity

House Churches NowHouse Churches Now

GatheringGathering

LearningLearning

GrowingGrowing

SupportingSupporting

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Keys to GrowthKeys to GrowthFreedom of ThoughtFreedom of Thought

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Keys to GrowthKeys to GrowthFreedom of ThoughtFreedom of Thought

CommunityCommunity

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Keys to GrowthKeys to GrowthFreedom of ThoughtFreedom of Thought

CommunityCommunity

DialogueDialogue

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Keys to GrowthKeys to GrowthFreedom of ThoughtFreedom of Thought

CommunityCommunity

DialogueDialogue

Searching Outside the BoxSearching Outside the Box

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Keys to GrowthKeys to GrowthFreedom of ThoughtFreedom of Thought

CommunityCommunity

DialogueDialogue

Searching Outside the BoxSearching Outside the Box

Ambiguity OKAmbiguity OK

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Keys to GrowthKeys to GrowthFreedom of ThoughtFreedom of Thought

CommunityCommunity

DialogueDialogue

Searching Outside the BoxSearching Outside the Box

Ambiguity OKAmbiguity OK

Full ParticipationFull Participation

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Keys to GrowthKeys to Growth

Forward LookingForward Looking

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Keys to GrowthKeys to Growth

Forward LookingForward Looking

CreativityCreativity

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Keys to GrowthKeys to Growth

Forward LookingForward Looking

CreativityCreativity

Unanimity Not NeededUnanimity Not Needed

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Keys to GrowthKeys to Growth

Forward LookingForward Looking

CreativityCreativity

Unanimity Not NeededUnanimity Not Needed

Open/WelcomingOpen/Welcoming

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Keys to GrowthKeys to Growth

Forward LookingForward Looking

CreativityCreativity

Unanimity Not NeededUnanimity Not Needed

Open/WelcomingOpen/Welcoming

Nurturing/NourishingNurturing/Nourishing

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WhereverWherever

Two or ThreeTwo or Three

Are GatheredAre Gathered

In My Name . . .In My Name . . .

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