Comments on: My assuming language http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/ a leadership, technology, and innovation blog for pastors and church leaders Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:32:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: New Believer http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/comment-page-1/#comment-378 New Believer Sun, 04 Feb 2007 23:56:24 +0000 http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/#comment-378 For those of us who are spiritually inexperienced, all the church terms and "new" vocabulary can be very confusing. Please take the time to stop and explain occasionally. Some of us are just beginning our journey to Christ. Sometimes I feel as though I need an interpreter in church. Just don't become impatient with those of us who need more explanation. For those of us who are spiritually inexperienced, all the church terms and “new” vocabulary can be very confusing. Please take the time to stop and explain occasionally. Some of us are just beginning our journey to Christ. Sometimes I feel as though I need an interpreter in church. Just don’t become impatient with those of us who need more explanation.

]]> By: Don Gulley http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/comment-page-1/#comment-368 Don Gulley Sun, 04 Feb 2007 04:59:04 +0000 http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/#comment-368 I recently moved into a neighborhood where very few of my neighbors have attended church or they have very little understanding of christianity and I absolutly love it. It has been totally refreshing and my wife and I are making all kinds of new friendships and learning how not to speak like a believer...lol. I recently moved into a neighborhood where very few of my neighbors have attended church or they have very little understanding of christianity and I absolutly love it. It has been totally refreshing and my wife and I are making all kinds of new friendships and learning how not to speak like a believer…lol.

]]> By: Kyle McClain http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/comment-page-1/#comment-366 Kyle McClain Sun, 04 Feb 2007 03:41:10 +0000 http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/#comment-366 All the talk about “church speakâ€? makes me wonder how daunting it might be to new believers or new attenders in a church with their own special dialect of "churchese". Is it a bad thing or does it contribute to their relationship with God? -Kyle All the talk about “church speakâ€? makes me wonder how daunting it might be to new believers or new attenders in a church with their own special dialect of “churchese”. Is it a bad thing or does it contribute to their relationship with God?

-Kyle

]]> By: Donna Davidson http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/comment-page-1/#comment-364 Donna Davidson Sat, 03 Feb 2007 21:40:34 +0000 http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/#comment-364 Yes I have noticed that I am using Church talk and I wondered how non Church goers would interpret what I am saying. I am not sure what to do about it though. In my mind I am explaining things very clearly (as best I can-that is) but I am wondering how I might be able to share with non Christians in a way and with words that mean more to them. Great topic. Thanks for sharing. Peace and blessings I pray to you all in Jesus' name: Donna Davidson Yes I have noticed that I am using Church talk and I wondered how non Church goers would interpret what I am saying. I am not sure what to do about it though. In my mind I am explaining things very clearly (as best I can-that is) but I am wondering how I might be able to share with non Christians in a way and with words that mean more to them.

Great topic. Thanks for sharing.

Peace and blessings I pray to you all in Jesus’ name:

Donna Davidson

]]> By: Andrew - HNV http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/comment-page-1/#comment-363 Andrew - HNV Sat, 03 Feb 2007 17:28:40 +0000 http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/#comment-363 Thanks Brother Bobby! Great word. Thanks Brother Bobby! Great word.

]]> By: Craig http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/comment-page-1/#comment-359 Craig Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:27:56 +0000 http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/#comment-359 I just did an interview for a Christian radio station in Seattle. I was aware that my language was much different than it would have been if the station had not been Christian. I just did an interview for a Christian radio station in Seattle. I was aware that my language was much different than it would have been if the station had not been Christian.

]]> By: Jason Boucher http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/comment-page-1/#comment-354 Jason Boucher Sat, 03 Feb 2007 01:10:41 +0000 http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/#comment-354 I agree that there is loads of insider lingo used in church culture, but one observation that I find odd is that there are words that when used in a churchy context sound different then in other contexts. Example, when Tim Sanders or Guy Kawasaki use the term "evangelist" in relation to fantastic customer service or a product it comes across different then in a church context. Do you know what I mean? The one that cracks me up is "I am just being real". When you hear that don't you just want to say..."then do it, don't say it." Funny. PS. Thanks for the link love on your blog roll :-) I agree that there is loads of insider lingo used in church culture, but one observation that I find odd is that there are words that when used in a churchy context sound different then in other contexts.

Example, when Tim Sanders or Guy Kawasaki use the term “evangelist” in relation to fantastic customer service or a product it comes across different then in a church context.

Do you know what I mean?

The one that cracks me up is “I am just being real”. When you hear that don’t you just want to say…”then do it, don’t say it.”

Funny.

PS. Thanks for the link love on your blog roll :-)

]]> By: Jeff Click http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/comment-page-1/#comment-351 Jeff Click Fri, 02 Feb 2007 22:39:20 +0000 http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/#comment-351 I've had experiences similar to Michael's & Tom's as a LifeChurch.tv member. I casually use terms like "Life Group," "OKC Campus," and "Experience" as hanging curveballs for conversation's sake. Usually one of the three will cause the person I'm talking to to ask more about, opening the door to further conversation. What we call something affects how we view it. How we view something affects how we behave towards it. Our collective behavior influences our culture. There's no doubt a new culture exists for those of us who get to experience God through LifeChurch.tv, due in part because of our language, how we view "church" differently, and how we behave towards and within it. I’ve had experiences similar to Michael’s & Tom’s as a LifeChurch.tv member. I casually use terms like “Life Group,” “OKC Campus,” and “Experience” as hanging curveballs for conversation’s sake. Usually one of the three will cause the person I’m talking to to ask more about, opening the door to further conversation.

What we call something affects how we view it. How we view something affects how we behave towards it. Our collective behavior influences our culture.

There’s no doubt a new culture exists for those of us who get to experience God through LifeChurch.tv, due in part because of our language, how we view “church” differently, and how we behave towards and within it.

]]> By: Tom French http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/comment-page-1/#comment-349 Tom French Fri, 02 Feb 2007 21:49:50 +0000 http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/#comment-349 Bobby, You bringing this up, reminds that when I tell someone where I go to Church, often times they say Oh thats where they have "Experiences"!!!!!!!!! and sometimes they ask me what a experience is. This gives me a chance invite them to see. They must see the sign's that have the experience times on them by the road. Bobby, You bringing this up, reminds that when I tell someone where I go to Church, often times they say Oh thats where they have “Experiences”!!!!!!!!! and sometimes they ask me what a experience is. This gives me a chance invite them to see. They must see the sign’s that have the experience times on them by the road.

]]> By: Michael McLemore http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/comment-page-1/#comment-348 Michael McLemore Fri, 02 Feb 2007 21:47:42 +0000 http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/#comment-348 Accountability partner...they looked at me like I was in an unbiblical relationship Discipleship...they thought I was headed to Cancun LifeGroup...I'm in therapy Accountability partner…they looked at me like I was in an unbiblical relationship

Discipleship…they thought I was headed to Cancun

LifeGroup…I’m in therapy

]]> By: eric wright http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/comment-page-1/#comment-342 eric wright Fri, 02 Feb 2007 19:56:27 +0000 http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/#comment-342 "Missional" is a much over-used and often misunderstood word. It is misunderstood by those outside the church, and often by those who are using it. "Calling," "redeemed," and "saved" are other misunderstood words. “Missional” is a much over-used and often misunderstood word. It is misunderstood by those outside the church, and often by those who are using it.

“Calling,” “redeemed,” and “saved” are other misunderstood words.

]]> By: Brad http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/comment-page-1/#comment-337 Brad Fri, 02 Feb 2007 19:10:11 +0000 http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/#comment-337 Kem Meyer has a great post on this subject. http://kemmeyer.typepad.com/less_clutter_noise/2005/05/in_other_words.html Kem Meyer has a great post on this subject.

http://kemmeyer.typepad.com/less_clutter_noise/2005/05/in_other_words.html

]]> By: Mike Ellis, Church For Men Florida http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/comment-page-1/#comment-335 Mike Ellis, Church For Men Florida Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:54:13 +0000 http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/#comment-335 Narthex instead of Lobby drives me nuts. When talking to men about church, don't say...."do you have a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus?" Instead say, "Are you ready to go full court with Jesus Christ?" When talking to men about church, don't say....."Want to fellowship?" Instead say, "wanna go get a cup of coffee and have a piece of pie?" Mike Ellis Church For Men Florida 386 295 7739 Narthex instead of Lobby drives me nuts.

When talking to men about church, don’t say….”do you have a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus?” Instead say, “Are you ready to go full court with Jesus Christ?”

When talking to men about church, don’t say…..”Want to fellowship?” Instead say, “wanna go get a cup of coffee and have a piece of pie?”

Mike Ellis
Church For Men Florida
386 295 7739

]]> By: James Laws http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/comment-page-1/#comment-332 James Laws Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:30:31 +0000 http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2007/02/02/my-assuming-language/#comment-332 It seems to me that "relevant" has become a church buzz word. As much as I believe that many people think the church is irrelevant they don't say it like that. At least not in the many conversations I have had. It's funny how words that are not "church words" become so when we get our hands on them. It seems to me that “relevant” has become a church buzz word. As much as I believe that many people think the church is irrelevant they don’t say it like that. At least not in the many conversations I have had.

It’s funny how words that are not “church words” become so when we get our hands on them.

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