Point/Counterpoint

ith this issue of the Capital Baptist, for Point/Counterpoint, we focus on the question: Do we hold church on Christmas Day when it falls on a Sunday. Our desire is to offer two perspectives on a topic related to society, leadership, mission, polity, the church W and so on. The essays are solely the opinion and perspective of their authors, not declarations stating DCBC’s position on the topics. We do, however, hope this feature will provide opportunities for you to begin having conversations with your congregation around issues that may be divisive or even challenging to discuss.

The following essays were written by DCBC members who are pastors. As people of faith, we are not asking everyone to agree or disagree with the perspectives in these articles. We do however, invite you to consider beginning a conversation with someone who holds a differing perspective on this or any of the issues raised in this space to try to understand each other.

We offer a few questions for you to consider and/or use with a small group as you explore this topic: 1. Do we expect too much from our church leaders when Christmas falls on a Sunday? 2. Do we consider Christmas as one of the most important days in the church calendar that must be observed with a worship service? 3. Do we consider being in church an act of spiritual formation? What does our presence mean to each other and our worship?

If you would like to submit an essay for Point/Counterpoint, send it to cb@dcbaptist.org. We do not guarantee your essay will be published, but it will certainly be read and considered.