Tag: Church Practice

• Christian Mysticism vs. Charismatic Christianity

  

  I grew up in a charismatic Christian denomination – the Assemblies of God, to be specific. I know what it is to be a charismatic Christian. In addition to this, I have a Masters in Philosophy & Apologetics and my thesis dealt with a primary teaching based in Christian mysticism. Why do I tell you…

  T. Allen Burr

  September 30, 2025

  Articles, Theology/Praxis

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• Technology and the Church

  

  In my last post, I mentioned that many churches have replaced the church bulletin with social media posts. Believe me, the irony of asking that question as I write a blog reflecting on church practice is not lost on me. This brings me to my question: Do we rely too much on technology in the…

  T. Allen Burr

  February 16, 2023

  Articles, Theology/Praxis

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