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Old 07-19-2008, 04:43 AM
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From my outsiders perspective, you cannot go on a mission right now. If it's not of faith, and you sense no calling, then it is sin. Besides, if every member is a missionary, than you can certainly let your light shine on your campus.

IMHO, this is probably a church culture problem...one that elevates a program above the callings and directing of the Holy Spirit, because the program (2 year church missionary) is easily explained, visual (uniformed), and traditional.

Don't give in to peer pressure, obey what you know God is saying.
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