Last week I was in Germany for (business)meetings with a bunch of people. Most of these people have become friends over the years. Some of them I would even consider very good friends; we've established a level of trust and respect that enables us to share our innermost struggles, fears, joys, doubts, victories, temptations, questions and even... answers.
When business is done the "Brauhaus" is our hangout. A local pub that brews their own brand of beer. "Brauhaus times" are the highlight of the meetings. Because of what happens in the Brauhaus we are able to face the next full day of business meetings. The knitting together of hearts and minds sets the attitude for business talk.
I believe the Western Church lacks "Brauhauses" where Gods people, in a very natural way, learn and grow together. Smart and polished programmes and schedules attempt to replace Brauhaus times, but they cannot. People shy away from these.
Reality check:
Do I have time for a "Brauhaus"? Nearly every evening we have a "programme", whether a business or comittee meeting, prayer..... But no, I do not have enough time to do more Brauhaus.
So, if I do believe in Brauhaus I will have to look at my priorities and beliefs. Because my live will reflect what I truly hold dear. It's not easy as a churchleader.
What I would like to see happen is that most of our meetings, whether business, comittee, or prayer becomes a Brauhaus experience. I believe it can be done.
Prayer can be fun and real the same time but we've got to cut through the traditions, distance and lack of engagement. Touch my heart and my heart will respond. Touch my mind and my mind will respond. The mind needs to follow the heart and that what's Brauhaus does.
Choose today: More Brauhaus
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