My pastor has introduced a diagram to us that he has used to try to explain the church, how it fits into the world, and what we as Christians are called to. On that chart culture is shown as directly opposite from kingdom.
On another blog I visit regularly there has been discussion the last few days about churches marketing themselves. Churches are placing banners and signs outside their doors, putting signs on the streets, taking out advertising in phone books and newspapers, and sending mailings to the community.
Is God’s kingdom the exact opposite of culture?
Are we being cultural or kingdom like in our actions?
Do we or our churches need to use cultural and consumeristic tactics to attract people to God and churches?
If so, is that a cultural act or a kingdom act?
