Listening to the traditional liberals more nearly relates to our every day lives. Pastors, like theology, need to be accessible in order to apply. People want to live more consistent, connected lives and it is well within our grasp in this day and age. If pastors only stay within the church, that hints at locating our faith solely there as well. Paul Young's idea about the church dialoging with others leads to Jeffrey deFreese's observations about the church.
Modern times call for modern adjustments to the church.
So many changes have taken place in society, and mainline churches are having trouble adjusting. The fundamental and 'Bible' churches know how to reach out, while mainline groups seem indifferent. While history roots the mainline churches in traditional models of ministry, non-denominational and Bible churches are not so encumbered. Perhaps that is why the evangelical brands have trained and supplied more chaplains for the workplace. And yet, the broad embrace of the mainline church is needed to combine theology and work in a more inclusive culture.