Isn’t relational ministry wishy-washy?
I believe that some people equate relational ministry with a kind of spongy, wishy-washy regard for objective truth and doctrine. I can understand that equation to a certain degree. There are plenty of individuals who reduce the importance of objective truth (e.g. Jesus’ actual, historical existence; the inspiration of Scripture; etc.) in favor of an “all you need is love” approach where love is simply a synonym for being nice. However, such an equation is a logical fallacy. Rather, objective truth is what pushes me into relational ministry. It is because I wish to convey doctrine fully and accurately that I focus on discipleship as I have defined.
