Generation Interns at The City Church by Cameron
Below is an article written by Cameron. He was an intern a few years ago and asked me to post this letter that talks about his conclusions of Generation Interns. I would love it if current or past interns would post their opinions on the article in the comments section.
I have never been an intern at the City Church, but I am married to one. I think I speak for Cameron, but our goal is not that the leaders at The City Church are slandered, harmed, or evil spoken of. We just earnestly desire that God be exalted and to see Him worshiped in Spirit and Truth.
Note: I have made changes per Cameron’s request on 2/3/2009
<Cameron’s Article>
I want to talk briefly about Generation Interns. From 2003-2004 I did Interns and it helped me in many ways. As an ignorant and young Christian, I didn’t even know what the synoptic gospels were, namely, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and they they gave a historical account of Jesus’ life and ministry! I hadn’t done much bible reading up to Interns, and the basic doctrine class was very helpful for me in starting out as a new learner of the Word.
We learned about many great topics such as the nature of God, the canonization of the Bible, doctrine of angels and demons, the Trinity, etc. Every Christian needs to be familiar with these things, and there is no price too great for such knowledge. The ministry activities were also some of the best experiences of my life. I built relationships with people who I’m still very close with. Thanks Facebook!
Now, if I may say, I think I may have liked it if 2 other basic things would have been emphasized in the program. 1. That we are required to uphold God’s holy moral law perfectly and, 2. That we are to be under God’s own eternal wrath if we fail to do so.
If these would have been more emphasized, not just by TCC and Interns, but even by the majority of churches who call themselves Christian, then I think I may have understood more sooner why it is that 3. I am saved by grace. I would have realized that I was saved from God, by God. In other words, that what God (Christ the Judge) demands from me, Christ (the Savior) supplies. I really do wish that all churches, and all Christian teaching programs made sure that these gospel 101 points were emphasized. Simply because, then grace could really be grace. I think that is really the therapy we are all looking for.
In the words of Forrest Gump, “that’s all I have to say about that”.
Humbly and respectfully,
Cameron
Does anyone else out there think these points should be taught and emphasized by Christian churches? Does anyone disagree?
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