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Letter to the Editor: Is the EFCA Lining Up With the Emergent Church?

February 13, 2020 by Letters to the Editor 11 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I know you have posted some things regarding the EFCA back in 2013-2014 and contemplative spirituality, but I haven’t seen anything more current so I thought I would share some things with you that I see. As a member (Technically) of an EFCA church, I accidentally stumbled across some things that, if correct, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Denominations, Contemplative Spirituality, EFCA, Eschatology, Israel, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Spiritual Formation, The Emerging Church, The New (False) Spirituality, The New Spirituality, The Role of Meditation Tagged: alan hirsch, Contemplative Spirituality, efca, emergent church, evangelical free church, Israel, letter to the editor, progressive, replacement theology, social justice

Signs of the Times in Song with Trevor Baker, Part 1

June 5, 2017 by A Ministry in His Service Leave a Comment

LTRP Note: The following is part 1 of a recent interview that our Canadian friend and co-laborer in Christ Trevor Baker had with The Berean Call. Trevor will be singing at The Berean Call’s 2017 conference this year. We met Trevor, who is from Saskatchewan, through Roger Oakland a few years ago. After listening to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, EFCA, Music Tagged: discernment, efca, Music, songs, The Berean Call, Trevor Baker

Letter to the Editor: Evangelical Free Church Snowballing into Spiritual Deception Through Contemplative/Emerging

January 22, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Greetings Lighthouse Trails: I never thought I would be writing you, but I would like to tell you how much I appreciate your efforts, for few are those doing your type of ministry, certainly not in my experience, especially at the local level by church leadership! Let me get straight to the point of my writing—my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Churches, Contemplative Denominations, EFCA, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Spiritual Formation Tagged: Brennan Manning, bruce demarest, Buddhism, Catholicism, Christian leaders, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, Dallas Willard, david benner, efca, emerging church, evangelical free church, henry blackaby, john ortberg, mark buchanan, meditation, meister eckhart, pete scazzero, quakerism, Richard Foster, richard rohr, ruth haley barton, spiritual formation, spiritual transformation, zen

Letter to the Editor: The Affects of “Spiritual Formation” in a Christian Church

October 10, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

To Lighthouse Trails: My hope is that this might benefit someone, if not in the writing of it, but in the responses it might receive. Telling myself always in all that I do, I try to do for the Glory of God. The need to unburden is great. I cry over the lost joy I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Spirituality, EFCA, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Spiritual Formation Tagged: churches in crisis, Contemplative Spirituality, efca, for many shall come in my name, Ray Yungen, Rob Bell, spiritual deception, spiritual formation

Catholic Evangelization and the Role of the “Eucharist” in This End-Time Deception

September 25, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Roger Oakland Understand the Times For those who are not aware of the Catholic Church’s New Evangelization program, let me provide a brief overview. The Catholic Church plans to establish the kingdom of God on earth and win the world to the Catholic Jesus (i.e., the Eucharistic Christ). This will be accomplished when the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Christian Publishers/Bookstores, EFCA, InterVarsity Press, Road to Rome, The Emerging Church, Wesleyan Church, Willow Creek/Hybels Tagged: Bible prophecy, Catholicism, Contemplative Spirituality, efca, end-times, eucharist, Eucharistic Christ, intervarsity, intervarsity christian fellowship, intervarsity press, last days, new evangelization, pope, reformed theology, Roger Oakland, Roman Catholicism, wesleyan

Question: “Does the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) lean toward contemplative?”

September 1, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

QUESTION: Does the Evangelical Free [EFCA] lean toward contemplative. I don’t hear it, but [Rick] Warren is one of our pastor’s favorite authors and . . . I don’t mean to imply that liking Warren will necessarily lead to the contemplative movement but, in my experience, favorite “whatevers” have a tendency to influence. Thanks for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Denominations, Contemplative Organizations, Ecumenism, EFCA, Lectio Divina, The Emerging Church Tagged: ccda, christian community development association, Contemplative Spirituality, efca, emerging church, evangelical free church of america, Henri Nouwen, Jim Wallis, Richard Foster, Sojourners, timothy keller

Teresa of Avila in Our Christian Schools – A True Story

September 20, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails author

LTRP Note: The following is an excerpt from Carolyn A. Greene’s novel, Castles in the Sand, based on the true story of contemplative spirituality in the church today. A growing number of Christian colleges, seminaries, and universities are incorporating this mystical spiritual formation into classes and chapel programs. This excerpt takes place during a lecture by … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges, EFCA, The Ancient Mystics Tagged: Castles in the Sand, contemplative, efca, Teresa of Avila

Author/Lecturer Roger Oakland Says Good-bye to Calvary Chapel

November 22, 2010 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Roger Oakland, author, lecturer, missionary is saying farewell to a 29-year relationship with Calvary Chapel. It began for Roger in 1977  where he taught Biology from an evolutionary perspective at a Canadian university to becoming a born-again, Bible-believing Christian. His life had been turned right side up by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Roger zealously became a servant … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Organizations, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Defending the Faith, EFCA Tagged: Calvary Chapel, Chuck Smith, efca, emerging church, faith undone, Rick Warren, Roger Oakland

Eucharistic Adoration and the Emerging Church

September 12, 2010 by Lighthouse Trails author

by Roger Oakland When Christians begin to chase after powerful mystical experiences that supposedly bring them closer to Christ, this becomes like a slippery slope that will have disastrous results. The emerging church is on this slope. When I do a series of radio programs or write commentaries for our website warning people about the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Publishers/Bookstores, EFCA, InterVarsity Press, Road to Rome, The Emerging Church, Wesleyan Church Tagged: doug pagitt, efca, emerging church, eurcharist, intervarsity, intervarsity christian fellowship, intervarsity press, Road to Rome, robert webber, second coming, wesleyan

Letter to the Editor: The Affects of “Spiritual Formation” in a Christian Church

August 25, 2010 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

from Nick A Lighthouse Trails reader My hope is that this might benefit someone, if not in the writing of it, but in the responses it might receive. Telling myself always in all that I do, I try to do for the Glory of God. The need to unburden is great. I cry over the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Spirituality, EFCA, Spiritual Formation Tagged: contemplative, deception, efca, Rob Bell, spiritual formation

EFCA (Evangelical Free Church of America) Turns to Contemplative Resources

April 25, 2008 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

In March of 2007, Lighthouse Trails reported that the EFCA (Evangelical Free Church of America) was bringing contemplative into the denomination through their American university, Trinity International University. We reported that TIU had partnered with the contemplative based Spiritual Formation Forum. As is so often the case when an organization heads down the contemplative path, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Denominations, EFCA Tagged: efca

Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) Going Contemplative?

March 16, 2007 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

The Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) appears to be heading right into the contemplative camp. Trinity International University, the EFCA’s American university, has partnered with the very contemplative/emerging Spiritual Formation Forum. In the recent EFCA newsletter , they announced the upcoming Spiritual Formation event called the Midwest Regional Spiritual Formation Forum (taking place in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Denominations, EFCA Tagged: efca

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  • Christianity Is Missing Out on Something Vital – Is This True?
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on August 11, 2022 at 3:59 am

    Christianity Is Missing Out on Something Vital – Is This True? By Ray Yungen Contemplative advocates propose that something vital and important has been missing from the church for centuries. The insinuation is that Christians have been lacking something necessary for their spiritual vitality; but that would mean the Holy Spirit has not been fully effective for hundreds of years and only now the secret key ... [Read more...] The post Christianity Is Missing Out on Something Vital – Is This True? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Podcast Interview: “Taking a Closer Look at Psychedelics”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on August 6, 2022 at 8:06 pm

    Podcast Interview: “Taking a Closer Look at Psychedelics” In two recent Parker J. Cole Show podcast interviews, former New Age followers Richard and Linda Nathan discuss the growing interest in psychedelic drug use, even among Christians. From the Parker J. Cole Show: Psychedelics are growing in Christian circles. But are they giving believers a closer relationship with God, or tearing them further apart? ... [Read more...] The post Podcast Interview: “Taking a Closer Look at Psychedelics” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “‘Christian’College Now Giving Students Pronoun Options”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on August 2, 2022 at 12:22 pm

    “‘Christian’College Now Giving Students Pronoun Options” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes from an out-of-house source. By Bob Unruh | WorldNetDaily Can pick from: ‘He/Him/His, She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs, Xie/Hir/Hirs and Ze/Zir/Zirs’ A Christian college, the Methodist Emory University in Atlanta, has announced a plan that gives students a choice as to the pronouns by which ... [Read more...] The post “‘Christian’College Now Giving Students Pronoun Options” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • New Book Release: Three Generations of Suffering by Georgi Vins
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on August 1, 2022 at 12:36 pm

    New Book Release: <em>Three Generations of Suffering by Georgi Vins</em> Lighthouse Trails Publishing is pleased to announce the release of Three Generations of Suffering: A Chronicle of One Family’s Persecution in an Atheistic Society, written by Georgi Vins. The book was originally published in 1975 by David C. Cook Publishing but eventually went out of print. Lighthouse Trails is publishing this new edition under contract ... [Read more...] The post New Book Release: <em>Three Generations of Suffering by Georgi Vins</em> appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • YouTube Video by Warren B. Smith – “Truth or Consequences: The Importance of Spiritual Discernment”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on July 26, 2022 at 12:30 pm

    YouTube Video by Warren B. Smith – “Truth or Consequences: The Importance of Spiritual Discernment” This message by former New Age follower Warren B. Smith was delivered at the Wide Is the Gate Conference at Calvary Chapel East, Albuquerque, New Mexico (2014). You may watch it below or go to Warren’s YouTube channel. His YouTube channel was created and is managed by Chris Lawson of Spiritual Research Network. Chris has ... [Read more...] The post YouTube Video by Warren B. Smith – “Truth or Consequences: The Importance of Spiritual Discernment” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • NEW BOOKLET: God’s Peace Through It All
    by Lighthouse Trails author on July 25, 2022 at 9:22 am

    NEW BOOKLET: God’s Peace Through It All God’s Peace Through It All by Warren B. Smith is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. It is the 15th booklet in Warren’s scriptural encouragement Through It All series). The booklet is 18 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are available. Our booklets are designed to give away to others or ... [Read more...] The post NEW BOOKLET: God’s Peace Through It All appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Barna and Viola Book, Pagan Christianity, Remains Popular & Continues Playing Role in Leading Christians Astray
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on July 23, 2022 at 12:19 pm

    Barna and Viola Book, <em>Pagan Christianity,</em> Remains Popular & Continues Playing Role in Leading Christians Astray Pagan Christianity, written by George Barna and Frank Viola, was released in 2008. Fourteen years later, it remains a bestseller, showing up as #6 on Amazon’s “Ecclesiology Christian Theology” category. In 2011, Lighthouse Trails posted a review of the book because we saw how it would deceive Christians and lead them closer to an emergent ... [Read more...] The post Barna and Viola Book, <em>Pagan Christianity,</em> Remains Popular & Continues Playing Role in Leading Christians Astray appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • What is True Revival?
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on July 19, 2022 at 12:57 pm

    What is True Revival? By Cedric FisherCedric is the director of TruthKeepers.com and the author of Chains Couldn’t Hold Me and a number of Lighthouse Trails booklets. I know a man who prays. He does not just pray for a few minutes, but long periods and often. One might think he prays too much—but is there such a thing? ... [Read more...] The post What is True Revival? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “GOP Senators Call Out NEA [National Education Association] for Creating ‘Enemies List’ That May Target Concerned Parents”
    by Miscellaneous News Source on July 15, 2022 at 12:41 pm

    “GOP Senators Call Out NEA [National Education Association] for Creating ‘Enemies List’ That May Target Concerned Parents” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. Because Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry, it does use, from time to time, secular news sources to report information to our readers. This particular article is discussing the NEA (National Education Association), which has a strong and detrimental effect on America’s ... [Read more...] The post “GOP Senators Call Out NEA [National Education Association] for Creating ‘Enemies List’ That May Target Concerned Parents” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Latest Chosen Series Defense—”Not Produced by Mormons”—Misleading, Evasive, and Wrong
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on July 11, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    Latest <em>Chosen</em> Series Defense—”Not Produced by Mormons”—Misleading, Evasive, and Wrong “Not Produced by Mormons” Growing numbers of Christian leaders and pastors are giving a thumbs up or a casual pass to The Chosen series; and the latest defense by Chosen creator Dallas Jenkins and many defenders of the series is—”It’s not produced by Mormons.” This seems to provide license for leaders and pastors and others ... [Read more...] The post Latest <em>Chosen</em> Series Defense—”Not Produced by Mormons”—Misleading, Evasive, and Wrong appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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