Norris Burkes: What is a ‘regular church’?

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Norris Burkes: What is a ‘regular church’?

Some months back, I visited a new church led by an energetic leadership team. I was there to learn how our traditional church might find regenerative energy. Afterward, I asked what they liked about their church. I heard several good answers, but one woman intrigued me. “The first time I walked into this church, I could tell I’d found a “wholesome place.” “Definitely a wholesome-looking bunch,” I said. “Yes,” she added. “No one with piercings or…