My name is Jonathan Graham. I'm a Junior in High school.
I'm an aspiring filmmaker/actor/writer/pastor. Basically, I'm interested in two areas: Media and Ministry.
Now you may be wondering, can these areas be any more different? Actually they seem to cross paths more and more every day if you think about it...
Cutting Edge churches like Saddleback Church or Northpoint or Elevation Church are utilizing media to further the kingdom.
(Picture: from top to bottom- Saddleback Church, Lake Forrest, CA; Northpoint Church, Atlanta, GA; Elevation Church, Charlotte, NC)
I believe that as the world is changing, churches should change too. Some people say that tradition is what keeps churches alive. I say that tradition is deadly. Tradition is why so many churches in the United States are dying!
Yes we as Christians should not be of the world, but we are still to be in it. There is absolutely no biblical reason why we should not pursue the seekers with methods that are relevant to them. Jesus himself was relevant. And Pharisees accused him of eating with the tax collectors. Jesus said it is not the healthy that need a doctor, but the sick.
I want to use this theology to base my ministry off of if God leads me to start a church when I get out of high school. I want to start a church for people who can't stand church!
I believe media is a huge part of churches that are trying to be "seeker friendly." That term is seen as a derogatory term, but it shouldn't be! I'll post a whole blog about that really soon.
But anyway, check out my blogs. If you have any questions, please comment! I will try to answer as many questions as I can.
God Bless,
Jonathan D. Graham
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