Rick Peterson
Rick Peterson
A Horrible and Appalling Thing
A Horrible and Appalling Thing
A Horrible and Appalling Thing
Friday 18th April 2025
Rick Peterson challenges the institutional church, urging a return to New Testament principles where every believer plays a vital role.
31 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Critique of the institutional church's deviation from New Testament principles.
- Emphasis on the importance of every believer's active role in ministry.
- Discussion on the problematic pastor-centred, sermon-focused worship model.
- Call for a return to a Spirit-led, organic vision of the church.
- Use of Jeremiah 5:30-31 to highlight current issues within the church.
It's a horrible and appalling thing. The prophets prophesy with lying, and the priests have dominion by their own hands.
In this thought-provoking episode of Encounter Recovery Ministries, Rick Peterson takes a deep dive into the current state of the institutional church. With over 50 years of experience, Peterson passionately argues that the church has strayed far from its New Testament roots, becoming an institution that prioritises the interests of false prophets and priests over the true body of Christ. He highlights the troubling reality that many Christians are comfortable with this shift, despite its deviation from biblical teachings.
Peterson doesn't hold back as he critiques the pastor-centred, sermon-focused model that dominates modern churches, suggesting it leaves congregants as passive spectators rather than active participants in ministry. Using Jeremiah 5:30-31 as a foundation, he calls for a return to a more organic, Spirit-led vision of the church where every member plays a vital role. This episode is a must-listen for anyone questioning the status quo and seeking a deeper, more authentic faith experience.
By the end, you'll be challenged to reconsider your own role within the church and inspired to embrace a more active, Spirit-filled participation in your faith community.