Jose is a former pastor with years of theological training and study. But, he loves to learn the view points of other people knowing that the Holy Spirit works His best through the Body and not any one individual. He chose to unplug due to the his complete disgust at how the institutional church uses people to accomplish the goals of its leaders. He loves to study the Bible and find the hidden gems that are in its pages. http://www.unpluggedchurch.com The trouble with most conversations is the you can never tell where the truth begins or ends. Explore the basic dilemma and the journey to defining this critical aspect of life. http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=54463&view=post&blogid=4387 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Personal perspective and pride can and do ruin what God wants from His Church. How can we come together and reconcile the differences in order to be what Jesus asked us to be...together? http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=53457&view=post&blogid=4387 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Move out of His way! Stop imposing yourself! You can't change anyone's heart! But, you can share your journey and allow the Holy Spirit to teach the lessons. You might even learn a thing or two from the most heathen of heathens! http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=52208&view=post&blogid=4387 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0400 After a year of deconstruction, it's time to begin building on the rubble of our former walk. Through understanding our hope, we can express the power and presence of God in a way that will make those around us want more of Him. http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=51373&view=post&blogid=4387 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400 So anxious to get to the root of Jesus' way, we explore the path that He has laid out for us in the Word. Are we to fight the tide of institutions? Are we to give in? Or, is there a life we should be living right here and right now? http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=50346&view=post&blogid=4387 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Church can't be ALL bad? There has to be a reason why millions of people attend church on a weekly basis. Sit and relax as we talk about three things that are GOOD about church. Prepare to be wowed! http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=49962&view=post&blogid=4387 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Many pastors have asked me what I think the Bible asks of them in the context of His call for their lives. Maybe the answer isn't very popular, but it is based on Biblical truth sprinkled with some brutal honesty. Open wide! http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=49499&view=post&blogid=4387 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 What has been going on in Lakeland? Have people been getting healed and raised from the dead? Apparently, it all falls apart under scrutiny and people are hurt in the process. http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=48924&view=post&blogid=4387 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Do you believe that your life issues are the result of generational curses, demonic activity, and personal satanic assults? Let's explore scripture together and try to wade through the mess that contemporary theology has made. http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=48268&view=post&blogid=4387 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 After bring bred in the church, it is so hard to break free from the traditions and ideologies of that culture. But, we all sense that there is something that is missing. It isn't until it miserably fails that we go through the exercise of exploring alternatives, but we lose so much time in waiting for that point. http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=47632&view=post&blogid=4387 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 It is time to begin implementing the changes we know are necessary. After speaking with church leaders and brothers in the faith, it is evident that God is pointing us back to His Word to resurrect something. But, what can we do today to begin this evolution? http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=47229&view=post&blogid=4387 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 What happens when millions of Christians around the world begin to stand up on their seats during church services and ask their church leaders one of the most simple yet profound questions any believer can ask? http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=46893&view=post&blogid=4387 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Is the current commercial church and being unplugged compatible? Can we find a way to reconcile the two? Why do people who are unplugged insist on being so critical of the institution? Here is why I think the two cannot coexist. http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=46558&view=post&blogid=4387 Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 How in the world are we supposed to BE the Church with so many excuses floating around!? I would like to discuss some of the most common excuses for not unplugging from commercial Christianity, and to provide you with some encouragement to help you get rid of them. http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=46307&view=post&blogid=4387 Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 When the going gets tough, it's hard to make it through without a close group of friends that you can love and be loved by. But, all that means nothing if you forget to make honesty a number one priority in your relationships. There's nothing worse than realizing that the person your friends and family love is not really who you are. http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=46153&view=post&blogid=4387 Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Do you truly believe in what Jesus defined as the Church? It's not a place or an institution, but a living, breathing group of people that love God and serve Him with their lives. Discover what He meant by building the Church. http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=45490&view=post&blogid=4387 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 There is a big difference between structures and frameworks. The Bible defines Christianity as a framework for relationships as opposed to a rigid organization structure that is used to control people and resources for the benefit of a small group. http://www.unpluggedchurch.com/apps/articles/?articleid=45489&view=post&blogid=4387 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400