The world is changing so quickly, and we must do our best to scratch where people itch while pointing them to Jesus Christ. We can't reach a compact disc culture with an 8track methodology. We used to build front porches with swings so we could talk with our neighbors. Now we build decks in the back yard, put up security fences, and use our electronic garage door openers to ensure limited contact with others. It will mock any attempt to contain it.
Churches are notorious for resisting change.
But as long as it's a healthy change that doesn't compromise God's Word, the church is wise to do it sooner rather than later. Rigid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Like it or not, the church is to be a body, a team, a unit made up of many parts that form one body. Reggie Jackson is known for having played baseball for the Oakland A s, but for a short time, he also played a year for the Baltimore Orioles. Of course, this was an affront to a temperamental ego like Reggie Jackson.