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March 6, 2012

RISK TAKING

I've noticed an interesting phenomenon.  There seems to be an increase in opportunities for more and more people to try extreme sports.  More people than ever seem to be willing to risk life and limb to skydive, base jump, paraglide, compete in extreme races like the Ironman.  At the same time, institutions are becoming more and more risk averse.  No Red Rover in gym class or swings on the playground at my children's elementary school---those activities aer too risky.

Perhaps this is why the institution of the Church finds it challenging to get momentum in church planting--new church development is …

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