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	<title>Thoughts From One Never Alone &#187; Doug</title>
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	<description>Biblical Issues. Pastoral Concerns.</description>
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		<title>Our Motives in Ethical Decisions</title>
		<link>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/07/14/our-motives-in-ethical-decisions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Christian Ethics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ethics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[God's Glory]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Does it matter what an individual’s motive is when he or she acts?  Think about it.  You happen to witness a woman getting mugged and at the same time realize that your boss is standing some distance away, what do you do?  You normally avoid involvement.  Yet, knowing that your boss [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sweating the Small Stuff&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/06/28/sweating-the-small-stuff/</link>
		<comments>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/06/28/sweating-the-small-stuff/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:06:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Biblical Language Study]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Greek]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hebrew]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pastoral Responsibility]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We’re often told “don’t sweat the small stuff.”  There’s so much out ‘there’ to occupy our time and energy.  Why get bogged down in details?  Well, the last three years, for me, reveal the wisdom of doing just the opposite…sweating the small stuff.
There are actually quite a number of examples one could [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Helpful Index of Articles &amp; Resources Re: Faithfulness in Church Membership</title>
		<link>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/06/08/a-helpful-index-of-articles-resources-re-faithfulness-in-church-membership/</link>
		<comments>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/06/08/a-helpful-index-of-articles-resources-re-faithfulness-in-church-membership/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:24:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Church Membership Quesions & Implications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Implications of Corporate Theology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Missouri Baptist Convention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[church discipline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Church Membership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pastoral ministry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the local church]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One of the more difficult challenges facing pastors and churches when considering church discipline and responsible church membership is the fear of the unknown.  These biblical responsibilities have been neglected for so long that few understand them or have seen them in practice.  Add to this the desire to keep &#8216;the peace&#8217; by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helpful Books Regarding Church Membership</title>
		<link>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/06/02/helpful-books-regarding-church-membership/</link>
		<comments>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/06/02/helpful-books-regarding-church-membership/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Church Membership Quesions & Implications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Implications of Corporate Theology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Body of Christ]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Church Membership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fellow-heirs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Responsibility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Church]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unity]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The following books have proven to be very helpful in explaining the importance of church membership and its many implications.







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		<title>What is gained by removing members from church rolls?</title>
		<link>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/05/27/what-is-gained-by-removing-members-from-church-rolls/</link>
		<comments>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/05/27/what-is-gained-by-removing-members-from-church-rolls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 21:27:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Christian Ethics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Church Membership Quesions & Implications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Implications of Corporate Theology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Shepherd's Staff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[church discipline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[church integrity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Church Membership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[removal of members]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Recently we reached an important milestone for our congregation.  Since my arrival as Pastor of Pisgah Baptist Church nearly five years ago, I’ve formally and informally preached toward a proper understanding of what it means to be the Body of Christ.  So much of the Bible relates directly to our shared experience, identity, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Practical Implications of Our Corporate Experience in Christ</title>
		<link>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/04/28/practical-implications-of-our-corporate-experience-in-christ/</link>
		<comments>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/04/28/practical-implications-of-our-corporate-experience-in-christ/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:40:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Church Membership Quesions & Implications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Implications of Corporate Theology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Body of Christ]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Corporate Theology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Practical Implications]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our corporate experience motivates, informs, and holds accountable our . . .
•	Shared identity.  We are not saved as individuals to then be left as individuals walking with Jesus one on one.  Therefore, we are not free to think of our faith as only a personal or private matter (we are a: flock – [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Perfect Imperfect</title>
		<link>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/04/02/the-perfect-imperfect/</link>
		<comments>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/04/02/the-perfect-imperfect/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[The Gospel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eternal Life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gospel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jesus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Justification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sin]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You’re not good enough.  These words stir immediate emotion when we hear them.  Imagine yourself at a practice hearing the coach yell these words.  You experience a flood of emotion.  First, you feel the deep discouragement of the young athlete and then driving disdain toward the coach for such a calloused [...]]]></description>
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		<title>15 Reasons Why Virtual Church is No Church</title>
		<link>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/03/15/15-reasons-why-virtual-church-is-no-church/</link>
		<comments>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/03/15/15-reasons-why-virtual-church-is-no-church/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Church Membership Quesions & Implications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Implications of Corporate Theology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Shepherd's Staff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Church]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[virtual church]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This past weekend I heard a news story on a Christian radio station regarding the ministry efforts of a Florida church.  The story related their efforts at providing people in their area with the option of doing church via the internet.  Unfortunately, they are not the only group attempting this kind of ‘church.’ [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Now That&#8217;s a Good Question&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/03/05/now-thats-a-good-question/</link>
		<comments>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/03/05/now-thats-a-good-question/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:55:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[The Gospel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christ]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[false-faith]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gospel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I was once asked, “What is faith?”  In light of current discussions dealing with ‘communities of faith,’ ‘faith systems,’ and ‘faith-based organizations,’ there are those who are justifiably confused as to what faith really is.  The answer to this question is significant – eternally significant.
Realizing that this term is culturally intended to have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>My Academic Heritage</title>
		<link>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/02/11/my-academic-heritage/</link>
		<comments>http://togetherforchrist.com/blog/2010/02/11/my-academic-heritage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Many Thanks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Those Who've Influenced Me]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Academic Heritage]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We each must recognize the value of God&#8217;s blessings. These blessings come in various forms. One blessing in particular is that of individuals who devote themselves to the study of God&#8217;s Word for the benefit and growth of others. The following are a few men that God used/is using in my biblical studies development:

Dr. Stephen [...]]]></description>
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