Ministry for Mere Catholics – Terry Johnson

Introduction

1. Popular Models
2. Problems
3. Paul (the Apostle) (II Timothy 3:14; 4:2; I Timothy 2:1,2; 4:13)

I. Catholocity Matters

1. It matters what happens in “all the churches” (I Cor. 1:3; 4:7; 11:16; 14:33; 14:40)
2. It is expected that “tradition” will be honored (I Cor. 11:2; II Thess 2:15; 3:6)
3. It is required that continuity with catholic practice be maintained

II. Communion of the Saints Matters

1. Church consists of a diverse communion of saints (Gal 3:28)
2. Catholic ministry targets the community, not a subculture w/in the community

III. Conclusion

1. Worship in close conformity with the catholic and Reformed traditions
2. Worship in close consultation with the best Reformed churches today
3. Embrace the church’s own ecclesiastical culture

Audios for these seminars and worship services will follow.