Tuesday, August 23, 2005
I'm a fan of Social Clubs...
School has started at ACU and so have the annual debates about whether to join a fraternity or sorority (oops- I mean a "social club"). Is it a mark of spiritual maturity to not join, or are you an social misfit if you do not join? Is selective membership Christian or not? Does the whole social club scene need to be overhauled? Do they really reflect Christian values.
Most of you know I am pro social clubs. I was in one, both of my kids were in one, and I currently serve as an advisor for one. So take these observations with a grain of salt; oh wait...you're not allowed to ingest anything in this context.
Don't confuse a social club with the church. Jesus did not die for a social club, or for ACU for that matter. My group is not made up of all Christians, and sometimes the believers in club are struggling. So sometimes mistakes are made. And somtimes students are baptized. And sometimes someone gets their feelings hurt. And sometimes friendships are made that last forever. And sometimes lives are changed. And sometimes these students become connected alumni who recruit and donate.
We are generally like all the other extra-curricular activites: athletics, service clubs, band, etc. Sometimes great good ensues, and someone will always be willing to criticize. Sometimes mistakes will be made, but I believe in the students in our Social Clubs and in the advisors who mentor them.
Last comment: if abuses are generally occruing in one club, have the courage to discipline that club. Don't paint every club with the same brush.
Most of you know I am pro social clubs. I was in one, both of my kids were in one, and I currently serve as an advisor for one. So take these observations with a grain of salt; oh wait...you're not allowed to ingest anything in this context.
Don't confuse a social club with the church. Jesus did not die for a social club, or for ACU for that matter. My group is not made up of all Christians, and sometimes the believers in club are struggling. So sometimes mistakes are made. And somtimes students are baptized. And sometimes someone gets their feelings hurt. And sometimes friendships are made that last forever. And sometimes lives are changed. And sometimes these students become connected alumni who recruit and donate.
We are generally like all the other extra-curricular activites: athletics, service clubs, band, etc. Sometimes great good ensues, and someone will always be willing to criticize. Sometimes mistakes will be made, but I believe in the students in our Social Clubs and in the advisors who mentor them.
Last comment: if abuses are generally occruing in one club, have the courage to discipline that club. Don't paint every club with the same brush.
