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<li>The Lord of the Church-Jesus Christ</li>
<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
<li>The Ministries of the Church</li>
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<h3>The Things That Do Change</h3>
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<li>People</li>
<li>Preferences</li>
<li>Methods</li>
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<h4>Some Context First…</h4>
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<h3>Understanding the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>A Holy, Chosen, Treasured, Loved Possession (7:6-8)</li>
<li>A Sovereign, Faithful, Loving, Righteous God (7:9-10)</li>
<li>A Carefully Obedient People (7:11)</li>
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<h3>Celebrate God’s Past Faithfulness…</h3>
<h3></h3>
<h3>Celebrate God’s Present Faithfulness…</h3>
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<h3>Trust God’s Future Faithfulness…</h3>
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<h3>Applying the Text</h3>
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<li>Hold firmly to the things that do not change</li>
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<li>The Lord of the Church-Jesus Christ</li>
<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
<li>The Ministries of the Church</li>
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<li>A Sovereign, Faithful, Loving, Righteous God (7:9-10)</li>
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<h3>Trust God’s Future Faithfulness…</h3>
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<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
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<li>Preferences</li>
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<li>A Holy, Chosen, Treasured, Loved Possession (7:6-8)</li>
<li>A Sovereign, Faithful, Loving, Righteous God (7:9-10)</li>
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<ul>
<li>The Lord of the Church-Jesus Christ</li>
<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
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<h3>Celebrate God’s Present Faithfulness…</h3>
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<h3>Trust God’s Future Faithfulness…</h3>
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<li>Hold firmly to the things that do not change</li>
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<ul>
<li>The Lord of the Church-Jesus Christ</li>
<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
<li>The Ministries of the Church</li>
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<li>Preferences</li>
<li>Methods</li>
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<h4>Some Context First…</h4>
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<h3>Understanding the Text</h3>
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<li>A Holy, Chosen, Treasured, Loved Possession (7:6-8)</li>
<li>A Sovereign, Faithful, Loving, Righteous God (7:9-10)</li>
<li>A Carefully Obedient People (7:11)</li>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>While firmly holding on to the things that do not change; a healthy church lovingly and graciously accepts that people, preferences and methods do change. In part 3 of <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/who-stole-my-church-embracing-healthy-change-in-the-church/">Who Stole My Church? Embracing Healthy Change in the Church</a>, Pastor Dan Cox reads from <a href="https://biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Acts+2%3A42-47" target="_blank">Acts 2:42-47</a>.</p> <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/01/the-things-that-do-change/#more-10310" class="more-link"><span aria-label="Continue reading The Things That Do Change"></span></a> <p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org">Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/contact">Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><hr/><h1>Study Notes</h1><h3>Understanding the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>Devotion (2:42)</li>
<li>Awe, Wonders &amp; Signs (2:43)</li>
<li>Generosity (2:44-45)</li>
<li>Togetherness (2:46)</li>
<li>Praise (2:47a)</li>
<li>Divine Favor &amp; Blessing (2:47b)</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Things That Don’t Change</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Lord of the Church &#8211; Jesus Christ</li>
<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
<li>The Ministries of the Church</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Things That Do Change</h3>
<ul>
<li>People</li>
<li>Preferences</li>
<li>Methods</li>
</ul>
<h3>Applying the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>Hold on to the things that do not change</li>
<li>Accept the things that do change</li>
<li>Trust in God’s sovereignty over the church</li>
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<ul>
<li>Devotion (2:42)</li>
<li>Awe, Wonders &amp; Signs (2:43)</li>
<li>Generosity (2:44-45)</li>
<li>Togetherness (2:46)</li>
<li>Praise (2:47a)</li>
<li>Divine Favor &amp; Blessing (2:47b)</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Things That Don’t Change</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Lord of the Church &#8211; Jesus Christ</li>
<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
<li>The Ministries of the Church</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Things That Do Change</h3>
<ul>
<li>People</li>
<li>Preferences</li>
<li>Methods</li>
</ul>
<h3>Applying the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>Hold on to the things that do not change</li>
<li>Accept the things that do change</li>
<li>Trust in God’s sovereignty over the church</li>
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<ul>
<li>Devotion (2:42)</li>
<li>Awe, Wonders &amp; Signs (2:43)</li>
<li>Generosity (2:44-45)</li>
<li>Togetherness (2:46)</li>
<li>Praise (2:47a)</li>
<li>Divine Favor &amp; Blessing (2:47b)</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Things That Don’t Change</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Lord of the Church &#8211; Jesus Christ</li>
<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
<li>The Ministries of the Church</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>People</li>
<li>Preferences</li>
<li>Methods</li>
</ul>
<h3>Applying the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>Hold on to the things that do not change</li>
<li>Accept the things that do change</li>
<li>Trust in God’s sovereignty over the church</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Devotion (2:42)</li>
<li>Awe, Wonders &amp; Signs (2:43)</li>
<li>Generosity (2:44-45)</li>
<li>Togetherness (2:46)</li>
<li>Praise (2:47a)</li>
<li>Divine Favor &amp; Blessing (2:47b)</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Things That Don’t Change</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Lord of the Church &#8211; Jesus Christ</li>
<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
<li>The Ministries of the Church</li>
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<li>People</li>
<li>Preferences</li>
<li>Methods</li>
</ul>
<h3>Applying the Text</h3>
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<li>Trust in God’s sovereignty over the church</li>
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		<title>The Things That Do Change</title>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Pastor Dan Cox]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[<p>While firmly holding on to the things that do not change; a healthy church lovingly and graciously accepts that people, preferences and methods do change. In part 3 of <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/who-stole-my-church-embracing-healthy-change-in-the-church/">Who Stole My Church? Embracing Healthy Change in the Church</a>, Pastor Dan Cox reads from <a href="https://biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Acts+2%3A42-47" target="_blank">Acts 2:42-47</a>.</p> <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/01/the-things-that-do-change/#more-10310" class="more-link"><span aria-label="Continue reading The Things That Do Change"></span></a> <p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org">Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/contact">Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><hr/><h1>Study Notes</h1><h3>Understanding the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>Devotion (2:42)</li>
<li>Awe, Wonders &amp; Signs (2:43)</li>
<li>Generosity (2:44-45)</li>
<li>Togetherness (2:46)</li>
<li>Praise (2:47a)</li>
<li>Divine Favor &amp; Blessing (2:47b)</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Things That Don’t Change</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Lord of the Church &#8211; Jesus Christ</li>
<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
<li>The Ministries of the Church</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Things That Do Change</h3>
<ul>
<li>People</li>
<li>Preferences</li>
<li>Methods</li>
</ul>
<h3>Applying the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>Hold on to the things that do not change</li>
<li>Accept the things that do change</li>
<li>Trust in God’s sovereignty over the church</li>
</ul>
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	<title>The Things That Don’t Change</title>
	<link>https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/01/the-things-that-dont-change/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2020 21:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Pastor Dan Cox]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>While many things in the church change, the doctrine, mission, ministries and Lord of the church - Jesus Christ - do not change. In part 2 of <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/who-stole-my-church-embracing-healthy-change-in-the-church/">Who Stole My Church? Embracing Healthy Change in the Church</a>, Pastor Dan Cox reads from <a href="https://biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Hebrews+13%3A8-21" target="_blank">Hebrews 13:8-21</a>.</p> <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/01/the-things-that-dont-change/#more-10307" class="more-link"><span aria-label="Continue reading The Things That Don’t Change"></span></a> <p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org">Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/contact">Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><hr/><h1>Study Notes</h1><h4>Some Context First…</h4>
<h3>Understanding the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Unchanging Jesus Christ (13:8)</li>
<li>Hold fast to right teaching (13:9)</li>
<li>Hold fast to Jesus (13:10-14)</li>
<li>Offer a sacrifice of praise and good works (13:15-16)</li>
<li>Obey your leaders (13:17)</li>
<li>Pray for others (13:18-19)</li>
<li>Benediction (13:20-21)</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Things That Don’t Change</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Lord of the Church &#8211; Jesus Christ</li>
<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
<li>The Ministries of the Church</li>
</ul>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">The Ministries of the Church</h4>
<ul>
<li>Worship</li>
<li>Instruction</li>
<li>Fellowship</li>
<li>Service</li>
<li>Evangelism</li>
<li>Prayer</li>
<li>Ordinances</li>
</ul>
<h3>Applying the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>Understand, accept and embrace the need for change</li>
<li>Hold fast to the things that do not change</li>
</ul>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[<p>While many things in the church change, the doctrine, mission, ministries and Lord of the church - Jesus Christ - do not change. In part 2 of <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/who-stole-my-church-embracing-healthy-change-in-the-church/">Who Stole My Church? Embracing Healthy Change in the Church</a>, Pastor Dan Cox reads from <a href="https://biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Hebrews+13%3A8-21" target="_blank">Hebrews 13:8-21</a>.</p> <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/01/the-things-that-dont-change/#more-10307" class="more-link"><span aria-label="Continue reading The Things That Don’t Change"></span></a> <p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org">Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/contact">Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><hr/><h1>Study Notes</h1><h4>Some Context First…</h4>
<h3>Understanding the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Unchanging Jesus Christ (13:8)</li>
<li>Hold fast to right teaching (13:9)</li>
<li>Hold fast to Jesus (13:10-14)</li>
<li>Offer a sacrifice of praise and good works (13:15-16)</li>
<li>Obey your leaders (13:17)</li>
<li>Pray for others (13:18-19)</li>
<li>Benediction (13:20-21)</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Things That Don’t Change</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Lord of the Church &#8211; Jesus Christ</li>
<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
<li>The Ministries of the Church</li>
</ul>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">The Ministries of the Church</h4>
<ul>
<li>Worship</li>
<li>Instruction</li>
<li>Fellowship</li>
<li>Service</li>
<li>Evangelism</li>
<li>Prayer</li>
<li>Ordinances</li>
</ul>
<h3>Applying the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>Understand, accept and embrace the need for change</li>
<li>Hold fast to the things that do not change</li>
</ul>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While many things in the church change, the doctrine, mission, ministries and Lord of the church - Jesus Christ - do not change. In part 2 of <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/who-stole-my-church-embracing-healthy-change-in-the-church/">Who Stole My Church? Embracing Healthy Change in the Church</a>, Pastor Dan Cox reads from <a href="https://biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Hebrews+13%3A8-21" target="_blank">Hebrews 13:8-21</a>.</p> <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/01/the-things-that-dont-change/#more-10307" class="more-link"><span aria-label="Continue reading The Things That Don’t Change"></span></a> <p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org">Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/contact">Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><hr/><h1>Study Notes</h1><h4>Some Context First…</h4>
<h3>Understanding the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Unchanging Jesus Christ (13:8)</li>
<li>Hold fast to right teaching (13:9)</li>
<li>Hold fast to Jesus (13:10-14)</li>
<li>Offer a sacrifice of praise and good works (13:15-16)</li>
<li>Obey your leaders (13:17)</li>
<li>Pray for others (13:18-19)</li>
<li>Benediction (13:20-21)</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Things That Don’t Change</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Lord of the Church &#8211; Jesus Christ</li>
<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
<li>The Ministries of the Church</li>
</ul>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">The Ministries of the Church</h4>
<ul>
<li>Worship</li>
<li>Instruction</li>
<li>Fellowship</li>
<li>Service</li>
<li>Evangelism</li>
<li>Prayer</li>
<li>Ordinances</li>
</ul>
<h3>Applying the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>Understand, accept and embrace the need for change</li>
<li>Hold fast to the things that do not change</li>
</ul>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>While many things in the church change, the doctrine, mission, ministries and Lord of the church - Jesus Christ - do not change. In part 2 of <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/who-stole-my-church-embracing-healthy-change-in-the-church/">Who Stole My Church? Embracing Healthy Change in the Church</a>, Pastor Dan Cox reads from <a href="https://biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Hebrews+13%3A8-21" target="_blank">Hebrews 13:8-21</a>.</p> <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/01/the-things-that-dont-change/#more-10307" class="more-link"><span aria-label="Continue reading The Things That Don’t Change"></span></a> <p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org">Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/contact">Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><hr/><h1>Study Notes</h1><h4>Some Context First…</h4>
<h3>Understanding the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Unchanging Jesus Christ (13:8)</li>
<li>Hold fast to right teaching (13:9)</li>
<li>Hold fast to Jesus (13:10-14)</li>
<li>Offer a sacrifice of praise and good works (13:15-16)</li>
<li>Obey your leaders (13:17)</li>
<li>Pray for others (13:18-19)</li>
<li>Benediction (13:20-21)</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Things That Don’t Change</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Lord of the Church &#8211; Jesus Christ</li>
<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
<li>The Ministries of the Church</li>
</ul>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">The Ministries of the Church</h4>
<ul>
<li>Worship</li>
<li>Instruction</li>
<li>Fellowship</li>
<li>Service</li>
<li>Evangelism</li>
<li>Prayer</li>
<li>Ordinances</li>
</ul>
<h3>Applying the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>Understand, accept and embrace the need for change</li>
<li>Hold fast to the things that do not change</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Understanding the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Unchanging Jesus Christ (13:8)</li>
<li>Hold fast to right teaching (13:9)</li>
<li>Hold fast to Jesus (13:10-14)</li>
<li>Offer a sacrifice of praise and good works (13:15-16)</li>
<li>Obey your leaders (13:17)</li>
<li>Pray for others (13:18-19)</li>
<li>Benediction (13:20-21)</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Things That Don’t Change</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Lord of the Church &#8211; Jesus Christ</li>
<li>The Doctrine of the Church</li>
<li>The Mission of the Church</li>
<li>The Ministries of the Church</li>
</ul>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">The Ministries of the Church</h4>
<ul>
<li>Worship</li>
<li>Instruction</li>
<li>Fellowship</li>
<li>Service</li>
<li>Evangelism</li>
<li>Prayer</li>
<li>Ordinances</li>
</ul>
<h3>Applying the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>Understand, accept and embrace the need for change</li>
<li>Hold fast to the things that do not change</li>
</ul>
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	<title>The Need for Healthy Change</title>
	<link>https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/01/the-need-for-healthy-change/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 03:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Pastor Dan Cox]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>A church that fails to make God-honoring, healthy changes is a dying church. In part 1 of <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/who-stole-my-church-embracing-healthy-change-in-the-church/">Who Stole My Church? Embracing Healthy Change in the Church</a>, Pastor Dan Cox reads from <a href="https://biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Joshua+1%3A1-9" target="_blank">Joshua 1:1-9</a>.</p> <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/01/the-need-for-healthy-change/#more-10304" class="more-link"><span aria-label="Continue reading The Need for Healthy Change"></span></a> <p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org">Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/contact">Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><hr/><h1>Study Notes</h1><h4>Life is a process of constant change.  Some changes are good and healthy, but others are not.  Does the church ever need to change?  If so, what should change and what should not?  How should the church navigate through the change process?  Change is not always easy, but, a church that fails to make healthy changes is a dying church.  A healthy church holds on to the things that do not change &#8211; the doctrine, mission, ministries and Lord of the church &#8211; while accepting and embracing the things that do change &#8211; people, preferences and methods.  The healthy church can stand firm in a rapidly changing world by celebrating God’s faithfulness in the past and entrusting the future to Him.</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 1: The Need for Healthy Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 2: The Things That Don’t Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 3: The Things That Do Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 4: Celebrating God’s Past, Present and Future Faithfulness</h4>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<h4>Some Context First…</h4>
<h3>Understanding the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>A New Leader (1:1-2a)</li>
<li>The Next Step (1:2b)</li>
<li>Reaffirmed Promises (1:3-5)</li>
<li>Challenging Commands (1:6-9)</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Need for Healthy Change</h3>
<h4>WLBC By the Numbers</h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Greatest Generation (93+): 1%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Silent Generation (75-92): 9%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Baby Boomers (56-74): 50%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Generation X (40-55): 10%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Millennials (24-39): 6%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Post-Millennials (0-23): 24%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Above 40: 70%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Below 40: 30%</p>
<h3>The Process of Healthy Change</h3>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[<p>A church that fails to make God-honoring, healthy changes is a dying church. In part 1 of <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/who-stole-my-church-embracing-healthy-change-in-the-church/">Who Stole My Church? Embracing Healthy Change in the Church</a>, Pastor Dan Cox reads from <a href="https://biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Joshua+1%3A1-9" target="_blank">Joshua 1:1-9</a>.</p> <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/01/the-need-for-healthy-change/#more-10304" class="more-link"><span aria-label="Continue reading The Need for Healthy Change"></span></a> <p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org">Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/contact">Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><hr/><h1>Study Notes</h1><h4>Life is a process of constant change.  Some changes are good and healthy, but others are not.  Does the church ever need to change?  If so, what should change and what should not?  How should the church navigate through the change process?  Change is not always easy, but, a church that fails to make healthy changes is a dying church.  A healthy church holds on to the things that do not change &#8211; the doctrine, mission, ministries and Lord of the church &#8211; while accepting and embracing the things that do change &#8211; people, preferences and methods.  The healthy church can stand firm in a rapidly changing world by celebrating God’s faithfulness in the past and entrusting the future to Him.</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 1: The Need for Healthy Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 2: The Things That Don’t Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 3: The Things That Do Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 4: Celebrating God’s Past, Present and Future Faithfulness</h4>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<h4>Some Context First…</h4>
<h3>Understanding the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>A New Leader (1:1-2a)</li>
<li>The Next Step (1:2b)</li>
<li>Reaffirmed Promises (1:3-5)</li>
<li>Challenging Commands (1:6-9)</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Need for Healthy Change</h3>
<h4>WLBC By the Numbers</h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Greatest Generation (93+): 1%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Silent Generation (75-92): 9%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Baby Boomers (56-74): 50%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Generation X (40-55): 10%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Millennials (24-39): 6%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Post-Millennials (0-23): 24%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Above 40: 70%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Below 40: 30%</p>
<h3>The Process of Healthy Change</h3>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A church that fails to make God-honoring, healthy changes is a dying church. In part 1 of <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/who-stole-my-church-embracing-healthy-change-in-the-church/">Who Stole My Church? Embracing Healthy Change in the Church</a>, Pastor Dan Cox reads from <a href="https://biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Joshua+1%3A1-9" target="_blank">Joshua 1:1-9</a>.</p> <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/01/the-need-for-healthy-change/#more-10304" class="more-link"><span aria-label="Continue reading The Need for Healthy Change"></span></a> <p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org">Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/contact">Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><hr/><h1>Study Notes</h1><h4>Life is a process of constant change.  Some changes are good and healthy, but others are not.  Does the church ever need to change?  If so, what should change and what should not?  How should the church navigate through the change process?  Change is not always easy, but, a church that fails to make healthy changes is a dying church.  A healthy church holds on to the things that do not change &#8211; the doctrine, mission, ministries and Lord of the church &#8211; while accepting and embracing the things that do change &#8211; people, preferences and methods.  The healthy church can stand firm in a rapidly changing world by celebrating God’s faithfulness in the past and entrusting the future to Him.</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 1: The Need for Healthy Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 2: The Things That Don’t Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 3: The Things That Do Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 4: Celebrating God’s Past, Present and Future Faithfulness</h4>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<h4>Some Context First…</h4>
<h3>Understanding the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>A New Leader (1:1-2a)</li>
<li>The Next Step (1:2b)</li>
<li>Reaffirmed Promises (1:3-5)</li>
<li>Challenging Commands (1:6-9)</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Need for Healthy Change</h3>
<h4>WLBC By the Numbers</h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Greatest Generation (93+): 1%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Silent Generation (75-92): 9%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Baby Boomers (56-74): 50%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Generation X (40-55): 10%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Millennials (24-39): 6%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Post-Millennials (0-23): 24%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Above 40: 70%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Below 40: 30%</p>
<h3>The Process of Healthy Change</h3>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>A church that fails to make God-honoring, healthy changes is a dying church. In part 1 of <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/who-stole-my-church-embracing-healthy-change-in-the-church/">Who Stole My Church? Embracing Healthy Change in the Church</a>, Pastor Dan Cox reads from <a href="https://biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Joshua+1%3A1-9" target="_blank">Joshua 1:1-9</a>.</p> <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/01/the-need-for-healthy-change/#more-10304" class="more-link"><span aria-label="Continue reading The Need for Healthy Change"></span></a> <p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org">Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/contact">Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><hr/><h1>Study Notes</h1><h4>Life is a process of constant change.  Some changes are good and healthy, but others are not.  Does the church ever need to change?  If so, what should change and what should not?  How should the church navigate through the change process?  Change is not always easy, but, a church that fails to make healthy changes is a dying church.  A healthy church holds on to the things that do not change &#8211; the doctrine, mission, ministries and Lord of the church &#8211; while accepting and embracing the things that do change &#8211; people, preferences and methods.  The healthy church can stand firm in a rapidly changing world by celebrating God’s faithfulness in the past and entrusting the future to Him.</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 1: The Need for Healthy Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 2: The Things That Don’t Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 3: The Things That Do Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 4: Celebrating God’s Past, Present and Future Faithfulness</h4>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<h4>Some Context First…</h4>
<h3>Understanding the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>A New Leader (1:1-2a)</li>
<li>The Next Step (1:2b)</li>
<li>Reaffirmed Promises (1:3-5)</li>
<li>Challenging Commands (1:6-9)</li>
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<h3>The Need for Healthy Change</h3>
<h4>WLBC By the Numbers</h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Greatest Generation (93+): 1%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Silent Generation (75-92): 9%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Baby Boomers (56-74): 50%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Generation X (40-55): 10%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Millennials (24-39): 6%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Post-Millennials (0-23): 24%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Above 40: 70%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Below 40: 30%</p>
<h3>The Process of Healthy Change</h3>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Pastor Dan Cox]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[<p>A church that fails to make God-honoring, healthy changes is a dying church. In part 1 of <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/who-stole-my-church-embracing-healthy-change-in-the-church/">Who Stole My Church? Embracing Healthy Change in the Church</a>, Pastor Dan Cox reads from <a href="https://biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Joshua+1%3A1-9" target="_blank">Joshua 1:1-9</a>.</p> <a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2020/01/the-need-for-healthy-change/#more-10304" class="more-link"><span aria-label="Continue reading The Need for Healthy Change"></span></a> <p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org">Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><p><a href="https://wlbiblechurch.org/contact">Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church</a></p><hr/><h1>Study Notes</h1><h4>Life is a process of constant change.  Some changes are good and healthy, but others are not.  Does the church ever need to change?  If so, what should change and what should not?  How should the church navigate through the change process?  Change is not always easy, but, a church that fails to make healthy changes is a dying church.  A healthy church holds on to the things that do not change &#8211; the doctrine, mission, ministries and Lord of the church &#8211; while accepting and embracing the things that do change &#8211; people, preferences and methods.  The healthy church can stand firm in a rapidly changing world by celebrating God’s faithfulness in the past and entrusting the future to Him.</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 1: The Need for Healthy Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 2: The Things That Don’t Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 3: The Things That Do Change</h4>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Part 4: Celebrating God’s Past, Present and Future Faithfulness</h4>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<h4>Some Context First…</h4>
<h3>Understanding the Text</h3>
<ul>
<li>A New Leader (1:1-2a)</li>
<li>The Next Step (1:2b)</li>
<li>Reaffirmed Promises (1:3-5)</li>
<li>Challenging Commands (1:6-9)</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Need for Healthy Change</h3>
<h4>WLBC By the Numbers</h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Greatest Generation (93+): 1%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Silent Generation (75-92): 9%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Baby Boomers (56-74): 50%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Generation X (40-55): 10%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Millennials (24-39): 6%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Post-Millennials (0-23): 24%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Above 40: 70%</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Below 40: 30%</p>
<h3>The Process of Healthy Change</h3>
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