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This weekend Kris and I were guests of Irving Bible Church<\/a> in Irving, Texas. Wow. We had a great time. We had a public event Saturday evening \u2014 I spoke for one hour about the gospel of Embracing Grace<\/em> and then we had a vigorous hour of discussion. Then on Sunday I spoke three times \u2014 2x Sunday morning and 1x Sunday evening. Lead and teaching pastor Andy and Alice McQuitty were our hosts, and Steve Roese looked after every detail. It is hard for me to describe IBC, but let me try:
\nFirst, IBC is missional. Churches today on the vanguard of evangelicalism are striving for a balance between the spiritual and the social, and if you\u2019d like an example, take a good look at IBC. They are growing and they have a thriving presence in the community, especially in helping a local grade school.
\nSecond, IBC\u2019s worship theology and philosophy is profound. Russ Ware leads the worship team. They are creative and they have found a unique blend of the spontaneous and contemporary with the liturgical and traditional. In the three services many folks knelt at the altar and lit candles \u2014 a rich new experience many are finding helpful in progressive churches. In our opinion, the best I\u2019ve yet experienced.
\nThird, IBC has a wonderful sense of aesthetics to the building. I can\u2019t even explain it all \u2014 but a Wittenburg Door on which folks nail their major decisions, a children\u2019s ministry with all kinds of colorful detail, and a wonderful attention to light and color in the sanctuary. A big prayer room with a labyrinth, and (of course) a coffee shop. And they have a big children\u2019s indoor play area open to the public \u2014 anytime the church facilities are open.
\nIf you are considering how to minister to the next generation \u2014 with that combination of tradition and contemporary \u2014 here\u2019s a great, great example.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"